>Hi Naomi,
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>I don't know what the parents get. ::)
>
>They moved from germany within the last year. We in germany celebrate the first day of school. It is a important day in a live where the whole family gathers together. The child will also get small gifts (like a book or a set of color pens) from friends and neighbors. The most important gift is called "Zuckertüte". As far as I know there is no good translation.

Checked with my wife: sugarcone.