CELEBRATING MICHAELMAS, WELCOMING AUTUMN

In Waldorf, one of the things that gave me the most, is its deep connection with nature and the wheel of the year. The seasons and the natural changes are strongly reflected both in everyday adventures and special occasions. Learning a bit about the Waldorf way during our first year of kindergarden, the greatest gift was that it encouraged us to observe, to connect and to find magic in the natural world around us again.

The celebrations placed at the turning point of the seasons were also something really special, and whether our children attend a Waldorf institution or not, I believe getting to know them a bit, can inspire all of us and help to weave little colourful traditions into our own family lives. read more