Description …Christmas is densely packed with meditations on the meaning of the seasons, the Gospel stories of Christmas, prayers and verses of resounding simplicity and richness, even a St. Nicolas celebration for children by von Kügelgen makes an appearance. The tenderness and depth of Christmas is of a nature that extends well beyond a time of year— as, in fact, the original Christmas has done. — Waldorf Books Edited by Helmut von Kügelgen and originally entitled Spiritual Gifts for Educators, the volumes in the Little Series are collections of verses and writings by Rudolf Steiner for the inner work of the teacher, through the day, through the year, through life. Christmas offers verses and writings by Rudolf Steiner for the season of light. Contents include: • The Birth of Christ in the Human Soul • Search for the New Isis • The Bhagavad Gita and the Epistles of Paul • Thoughts on Christmas Eve • Forces of Childhood and of Eternity • The Etheric Body as a Reflection of the Universe • A Saint Nicholas Legend • Verses from Angelus Silesius • The Christ Impulse Throughout History Contents How to Work with This Booklet The Four Different Accounts of Christmas in the Gospels Universal Verse for the Earth The Gospel of St. John The Christmas Conference 1923/1924 Christmas Verse Verses from the Calendar of the Soul The Etheric Body as a Reflection of the Universe Wisdom, Power and Love In Praise of Love The Armour of God – Verse by Angelus Silesius Universal Verse for Our Earth Freedom and Peaceful Collaboration Isis, Sophia and Maria Unified in Love through the Child Forces of Child and Forces of Eternity The Birth of Christ in the Human Soul The Christ-Impulse throughout History Peace on Earth Summer and Winter/New Year’s Eve and the Holy Nights Verses by Angelus Silesius The First Gift The Nicholas Messenger Apocalyptic Advent Gospel – Gospel Texts for Advent, Christmas time, Epiphany and Beyond
