Photo © Brenda LoPotro, used with permission
This statue in the town of Acolman de Nezahualcoyotl, in the state of Mexico, shows a blindfolded friar hitting a piñata. The piñata is believed to have originated in this town over 400 years ago. Read about the origin and meaning of the piñata.
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That’s really interesting. There used to be a place which sold pinatas near my home. Maybe they still do but since my kids are grown I haven’t checked for many years. We used to hang them for decoration and then eventually use them for a b-day party. I’ve been thinking it might be fun to make one.
That is very interesting. I never even thought about the history of pinatas – probably because I was trying to make sure blindfolded children didn’t bludgeon something they shouldn’t – so happy the days of those birthday parties are over!
Glad you told me what it was, I was trying to make it out and wasn’t sure. I learned something new, didn’t realize that pinatas were originally made from clay pots.
Phylameana,
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In Mexico piñatas are still made with clay pots. They’re easier to break because they’re heavy and don’t swing away so fast when you hit them. A lot more potential for someone getting hurt, though – if you manage to avoid the swinging stick you could still get hit with shards of flying pottery. Makes it all that much more exciting