When German and Austrian children start first grade, their parents or grandparents give them a large decorated cardboard cone filled with toys, candy, chocolate, school supplies, and other gifts called a Schultüte. It is a tradition meant to make the first day of school a little sweeter for the children. Photos are often taken with the Schultüte to commemorate the big day.

1. Schulanfang / Schultüten
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2. Was ist das?!
• Ein Hut?
• Eine Nase?
• Ein Megaphon?
• Andere Ideen?
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3. Eine Schultüte
When children in Germany & Austria begin their
first day of school in first grade, their parents
&/or grandparents give them a giant cardboard
cone which is decorated & filled with toys,
chocolate, candies, school supplies & other
goodies. It is given to children to make this
anxiously awaited day a little bit sweeter.
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4. It is custom to take a photo with the Schultüte to
document the big day.
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5. Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH6ElWMXqHI&NR=1&feature=fvwp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYzpZhMyzM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhFK2hBAiwY&feature=related
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