Currently,
the custom of
breaking the piñata
is an important
element of a Mexican
child’s birthday
party, although the
original Mexican
tradition was for
the celebration of
the Mexican
Christmas
celebration known as
“Las Posadas”. Las
Posadas, celebrated
between December 16
and the 24th,
celebrates the birth
of Jesus Christ.
According to the
tradition, a clay
pot is purchased; it
is then covered with
a glue mixture made
of flour to which
pieces of newspaper
are attached. The
original design of
the piñata was a
star with seven
points, although
today one can find
piñatas in animal,
plants or caricature
shapes among others.
Finally, colorful
paper is then added
to the assembly as
per the builder’s
imagination.
Currently,
the custom of
breaking the piñata
is an important
element of a Mexican
child’s birthday
party, although the
original Mexican
tradition was for
the celebration of
the Mexican
Christmas
celebration known as
“Las Posadas”. Las
Posadas, celebrated
between December 16
and the 24th,
celebrates the birth
of Jesus Christ.
According to the
tradition, a clay
pot is purchased; it
is then covered with
a glue mixture made
of flour to which
pieces of newspaper
are attached. The
original design of
the piñata was a
star with seven
points, although
today one can find
piñatas in animal,
plants or caricature
shapes among others.
