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Michaelmas, or The Festival of Courage, is coming up on Friday, September 29. In Waldorf schools and homes all over the world, Michaelmas is often seen as the first festival of the new school year.

Grades children typically perform the play about St. George defeating the dragon with the help of Michael, who gives him courage. The battle depicts the daily, lifelong battles we all face - small to large - where we must choose light over dark, or doing the right thing even when it’s not always easy.

All children can participate in the fun and festivities by baking dragon bread, wearing their own golden yellow silk cape of light, pretend play with their own sword and dragon battle, stories, songs, seasonal table set up and even their own dragon.

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