Martinmas at Treeside

Today Treeside’s kindergarten and 6th grade students joined other Waldorf schools and communities around the world to celebrate the festival of lights and Martinmas by making lanterns and holding a lantern walk in darkened hallways.

This tradition comes from a deep intuitive understanding, that we too are light bearers.

As winter approaches, humans experience a darkening aspect, and so, with the earth’s daylight hours diminishing, a festival of inner light is timely.

When we speak of Martinmas, we are referring to St. Martin, best known for his act of kindness towards a poor beggar he encountered who was freezing in the winter cold. Martin used his sword to cut his own cloak into two pieces, offering one to the beggar. This act of compassion gave the beggar warmth, hope, and comfort during a dark and cold moment.

May we all shine our light brightly in times of darkness!

To see a video of the lantern walk and song visit us on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TreesideProvo/