Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries and especially in Mexico around Christmas time. The story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions. Those colorful ...

Many piñatas are used at community celebrations known as posadas, and they are made at pinata workshops around Mexico City. In Mexico, the holidays are welcomed by smashing open traditional Christmas ...

From her shop in eastern Mexico City, Tania Hernandez begins making piñatas for the holiday season as early as October. That's because piñatas are essential to celebrating Christmas in Mexico.

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Those colorful, swinging figures hanging at birthday parties shouldn't be dismissed as kid stuff, especially at this time of year. NPR's Alejandra Marquez Janse reports that in Mexico and in Mexican ...

From her shop in eastern Mexico City, Tania Hernandez begins making piñatas for the holiday season as early as October. That’s because piñatas are essential to celebrating Christmas in Mexico.