Yesterday, being the 4th Sunday before Christmas, we walked our Advent spiral, Richard and Jenna collected a wheelbarrow of sand and Jen created the most wonderful spiral. An old little tree stump was added to the centre for our candle and rose quartz was placed at it base. It really did look so effective on the green grass… We had plenty of rain yesterday but it did stop for at least an hour in the evening and we quickly took our lanterns and walked through our spiral and then out again, enjoying the process…
This is our simple Advent centrepiece, we have used our birthday cake board, inspired by Sarah’s lovely blog they have the most amazing cake board. I think this will be the beginning of another family tradition to use this board for Advent as well as birthdays, it just adds to the flow of the year and continuity, I love it:) I haven’t decorated it too much, sometimes less does seem like more, don’t you think?
I have surrounded the outer edge with rosemary branches and I have placed crystals and gemstones in the centre to celebrate our mineral kindgom for this first week of Advent…
Last night we lit the first candle while we ate dinner together, the glow was wonderful…
I light a candle on the wreath all made of holly green
For rocks and bones and shining stones
One candle now is seen
We await on earth the holy birth, and upon the boughs of green.
Our hopes arise with every flame, one candle now is seen!
From Mrs Marsha’s wonderful Waldorf Yahoo Group
Happy Advent to all…
Linda, that is SO beautiful!! Love the Advent Spiral – never heard of it before.
Oh how beautiful your advent spiral is. This is new to me. Is there a story or history behind this tradition? I am intrigued and would love to hear more.-Rebecca
This is the first time I’ve heard of an advent spiral…really cool idea. I also love the simple advent wreath. I’ve been putting off making one (and buying one) for years because I can’t find the perfect one. How silly. I’m going to wip up a simple one this week. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh this is just beautiful! You create such sacred times and spaces with your family. I’d never heard that verse before either. I’m so inspired 🙂
What a wonderful, sacred and not to mention peaceful tradition. I absolutely love your Advent centerpiece.
Linda, your Advent wreath is so beautiful with the rosemary and with the crystals and gems!
your spiral is so lovely! so nice to hear of your sweet day together. 😉
Stunning, love that you can walk the spiral together! Ours looks a lot like yours, complete with crystals, so beautiful. Love the wreath of rosemary – we used jasmine. x
Love use of the birthday board. Last Christmas my husband made me an Advent spiral candle holder which we will light tomorrow. I fi ally have a new camera so hope I can get up a post.
Such a beautiful celebration, Linda. Best wishes
Linda that looks amazing your spiral and I love the advent centrepiece. I too am an uninformed and would love to know more about your traditions, can I find more about this on the Steiner page??
Just curious now? Did your parents bring you up this way? It is really lovely to see the closeness of your family and the journey you are going thru together. Thanks for sharing 🙂
OH so lovely!
Oh how i love advent. The kids and I have always enjoyed the advent spiral, the moving towards inner reflection, and the power of faith, hope and joy. May your season be filled with them all.
It’s so very beautiful Linda, You have a wonderful giveaway at soule mama’s blog… Have a joyous holiday season. Love to you and your family. xxx
How beautiful! I imagine that the walk through the spiral was a lovely, meaningful experience.
Linda, your spiral wreath is just beautiful. I like the way it lights up at night. On the inside, I love your use of stones and candles. Such a special wreath. Enjoy the season.
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments! I really do appreciate them so much:) Quite a few readers asked about Advent and I found a lovely article here http://theparentingpassageway.com/2008/12/07/advent-and-other-winter-celebrations-within-the-waldorf-home/
Jenni
I was raised celebrating Advent, but now that we homeschool our children with a Waldorf philosophy, we walk the Advent spiral each year and place an Advent wreath on our table, so special…
Thank you so much everyone:)
Take care
Linda
These are really cool decorations. I like the uniqueness and the natural beauty.
I don’t understand the spiral. I think I will have to research this advent business. It’s not a part of my own culture – the circle of lights – isn’t that a Swedish tradition? I am most interested to see rosemary in its uncrushed form. Looks like pine.
I love your simple advent wreath. The rosemary is a perfect touch! I use that verse from Mrs. Marsha too. Beautiful.