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Easter festivals in a Modern Waldorf school context. I share some contemplation about the underlying theme of Easter. I discuss the overall reason for Festivals and the need to develop them interfaith festivals when we have groups of children from diverse cultural backgrounds. 

When planning a festival I suggest you ask yourselves these questions..• What is the underlying, universal theme of this festival• What is going to change for the student (what do we want them to learn)• Are there other cultural rituals/festivals that share this same theme• Are the activities age appropriate• Are the activities inclusive for all my students• Have I called on the parent body and wider community for input and participation

For Steiner/Waldorf education to grow and thrive we need to adapt our programs to suit the needs of our children and our communities. Its okay to ask questions, to try something new, to get rid of traditions that no longer searve our children and to keep the ones we know are important. 

I encourage you to look at your festival program with a critical eye and really question if it suits the needs of your children. For the most part I am sure you will find that they do, but you may be surprised by what you have always done because its tradition, yet it has become totally antiquated. 

Lets keep growing and learning together. Waldorf education is a LIVING education. To live, we need to grow, and with growth comes change. 

I would love to hear from you if you hold interfaith festivals.

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