Advent & Christmas

Advent and Christmas in the anthroposophic tradition carry a depth of meaning that reaches beyond familiar customs into the spiritual realities underlying the winter solstice. Rudolf Steiner’s Christmas lectures illuminate how the festival marks a turning point in cosmic and human evolution, giving Advent its character as a season of inner preparation.

This collection of approximately 40 titles includes Steiner’s Christmas conference lectures, guides to creating meaningful Advent celebrations, and resources for the Oberufer Christmas plays performed in Waldorf schools worldwide. Craft books for Advent calendars and star lanterns sit alongside works exploring the Twelve Holy Nights between Christmas and Epiphany.

For the broader festival year, see Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations. Related seasonal resources appear throughout Arts & Culture.