In the Northern Hemisphere, we are moving into the stillness of winter and the season of festivals and celebrations. Since ancient times, winter has been seen as a time for looking forward to the return of the sun, new growth, and light of spring. At AHWS we celebrate our inner light with festivals to remember that which lights the darkness of the season. Not only do we reflect on the changing of the season, we look to our …

As we continue into fall, with the days growing continuously darker, the light (our own flame) needs more protection.  We make a lantern to safely carry our light through the dark, cold wintry world.  It may be small and fragile, but many lights shining in a procession together bring relief to the darkness.  This is the traditional way of celebrating Martinmas, the life of St. Martin (316-397, A.D.). The week before the Lantern Walk the students were busy collecting jars and making …

Michaelmas is not just a day; it is a season that extends from September 29, the Feast of St. Michael, to October 31, All Hallows Eve. It is a time for celebrating deeds of strength and courage, for facing dragons, external and internal. It is a time for harvest, a time for work, a time for storing away that which we need for the cold dark months to come.
Michaelmas has been celebrated at Alan Howard Waldorf School in many ways. …

In the Early Childhood Programmes and kindergarten a child may receive handmade items from their teacher such as a beautiful cape to be worn during their Birthday celebration, a treasure box filled with precious gifts from nature and a hand knit gnome.
The following recipe for Apple Cake is most often made for birthday celebrations but varies according to diet. Organic products are used when possible. The children will make this in class as part of their morning activity.
Apple Cake:
100-125 g …