While looking for a picture for this newletter, I came upon several pictures with children holding some type of decorated cone. After a little bit of research, I found out that they are called a "Schultüte".

A Schultüte (or school cone), is a large cone-shaped container made of paper or cardboard or plastic. When children in Germany and other German speaking areas, set off for their first day of school upon entering first grade, their parents and/or grandparents present them with a large cardboard cone, attractively decorated and filled with toys, chocolate, candies/sweets, school supplies, and various other special treats. The cone is given to children to make this anxiously awaited first day of school a little sweeter.

The tradition started some time around 1810. You can read more about it <HERE>

What is also interesting is that the word "kindergarten" is also German in origin. My granddaughter starts kindergarten next week. Much more exciting for all of us then I thought it would be. It's a good thing she loves school!

It is amazing to me after all the years the site has been around, how many people still have not heard of it especially since it is so much more than simply listing events. The "Event Guide" has helpful hints to help both first time as well as seasoned promoters. On the "Links" page there is a list of publications and free online calendar sites to post events. Sellers also benefits with "Seller Guide" that provides information for selling at selling events and online. All this information in one place!

Whether you are a promoter, seller or enthusiast, when it comes to Doll Events, DollShowUSA.com truly is a one stop internet destination!

The fall season really is just right around the corner!
Please check the site www.DollShowUSA.com to be sure your favorite event is listed. If not, let me know and I will look into it. It's never too early to post your events. People do plan vacations and other trips surrounding our events so the sooner the better.

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Posted March 21, 2017 in Dolls
by Ruby Lane

Early versions of statues that communicated included ancient Egyptian figures, gigantic in proportions that “spoke” through hidden tubes that allowed the wind to pass through them and make sounds. Centuries later, talking dolls began to have their say, then dolls that cried for their mothers.

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