Celebrating Advent with Children: Waldorf Traditions

Sarah Baldwin, a Waldorf teacher and president of Bella Luna Toys, discusses the season of Advent (the four weeks leading up to Christmas) and how it can be observed as a season of reflection and anticipation by all families, regardless of faith. In this video, Sarah gives several ideas for celebrating Advent with children including an Advent Calendar, Advent Wreath, Advent Spiral and more.

Items mentioned in this video:

Advent Calendars
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Candle Holder for Advent Wreath
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Candles for Advent Wreath
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Grimm's Wooden Advent Spiral
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Brass Candle Holders for Advent Spiral
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Beeswax Candles for Advent Spiral
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Advent and Christmas Stories (Book)
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VERSE FOR LIGHTING THE ADVENT WREATH

The first light of advent is the light of stones, the light that shines in crystals, in seashells, and in bones.

The second light of advent is the light of plants, plants that reach up to the sun, and in the breezes, dance.

The third light of advent is the light of beasts. It shines in the greatest and it shines in the least.

The fourth light of advent is the light of humankind, the light of love, the light of thought, to give and to understand.

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