Steiner-Waldorf Schools across the world celebrate the festival of Martinmas on 11th November. The day itself is named after St Martin of Tours (316-397 AD), a Roman soldier who cut his cloak in two and gave one half to a begger to prevent him dying from the cold. This compassionate gesture is one aspect of our celebrations.

As the light fades and we move deeper into the darkness of Winter our lantern walk is a celebration of the spark that shines brightly within each one of us, lighting the path and brightening our way. 

In the book 'All Year Round' the authors write: "When we make a paper lantern, we, too, may feel that we are giving protection to our own little 'flame' that was beginning to shine at Michaelmas, so that we may carry it safely through the dark world. It may only be a small and fragile light- but every light brings relief to the darkness."

We hope you enjoy our little lights here...