Michaelmas is a festival celebrated in many Waldorf schools and homes. It is often called The Festival of Courage. It typically happens around the end of September, September 29th being the official day, so it falls close to the autumn equinox. Often these celebrations take on a harvest festival type of nature - to give thanks to the Earth for all she provides us and to prepare for the colder days on the horizon. Festivals are important aspects of the Waldorf tradition, helpi