Zuckertueteย (literally, "sugar bag" or "candy bag"). This is a German tradition played out every September at the start of the school year. The First Day of School, (First grade)ย is a very special event in Germany that symbolizes the importance of a child's formal education. The Zuckertuete - a special cone-shaped container that is about three feet tall filled with candy, toys and school supplies - is a gift from the parents to their children so they feelย special on this important day.
September 1. 1980 ย ย ย (My first day of School. This is me on the right, in front)ย
The history of theย Zuckertueteย (School cone) dates back to 1810 when parents in the Eastern part of Germany gave their children for the first time little sweets and gifts at the beginning of their school year. ย
If you want to make for your ย child something special on the first day of school, surprise him/her with aย Zuckertuete (School cone).
Here are some fun things to put in the bags: crayons, stationary, erasers, watches, yo-yos, hair clips, gum and stuffed toys.
DIY School cone instructions:
- Poster board paper
- glue stick or staples
- tissue paper, or fabric
- goodies to fill the cone
- embellishments if you want to decorate the cone
1. Color Poster board paper (or glue fabric on top of heavy card- stock)
2. Using a pencil and string like a compass (tie your string to your pencil) Hold one end to the bottom left hand corner and draw a quarter of a circle across the rest)
3. Cut out your quarter circle and roll.
4. Glue shut and hold in place with elastic bands.
5. Glue your tissue paper, or tulle fabric carefully to the inside.
6. Add your ribbon and other embellishments.... done...
Now fill with sweets and school supplies, and make your little one happy ๐
How about you?ย Any fun traditions in your family?ย Country?ย I would love to hear them!
(If you make one, I would love to see your creations. You can share them here with usย http://www.facebook.com/laliluusa
(If you make one, I would love to see your creations. You can share them here with usย http://www.facebook.com/laliluusa
Have a great weekend everyone!!
xoxo Diana
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