St Lucia or rather St Lucy’s Day is another Waldorf Celebration in many schools around the world. Its a Scandinavian festival of lights and brightens the dark days of midwinter. St Lucia is an Italian Saint whose name is latin for “lux” meaning light.
I found this significant because of the day ending early and turning into dark nights of winter. This story is about A young girl in the 4th century who helped people who were persecuted for their beliefs. She wore a wreath with candles so she could carry more to the families in hiding. Over time the story changed in Sweden in the 18th century and adapted with the idea of helping people. But now a little girl dressed in white dress with a wreath on her head delivers St Lucia Buns. She is symbolic of our inner light and helping those to bring warmth and comfort with her “luciakatter” (literally, lucia cats), which are rolls seasoned with saffron and cardamon.
I hope this story shows my girls simple acts of kindness go a long way. Simply donating old toys or clothes, buying someone a meal, or a simple hello can brighten someones day!
This is what we must remember in the time where things are uncertain for many and its the Holiday season more reason to spread cheer!
Some Ideas to Celebrate St Lucia Day…
-Make “Lucikatter” thanks to our Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book.
-Wreath Crown to wear. Construction paper, download our Holly Berry to add to your crown. (listed below)
– Color the free coloring sheet from “Catholic Family Crate“
– Make beeswax candles to signify our inner light and light on a winter night.
xx.
rosemary
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