We always have piñatas at our family birthday parties, but I never knew the history on them, so I did some research. Turns out that it is believed the idea originated in China, and then did some traveling through Europe, Spain and then finally to Mexico. It seems that several countries have a similar tradition. And we have Marco Polo to thank for introducing it to the world.
Well, that’s ok, it is our Mexican family tradition and we enjoy it.
So,we went searching for the perfect pinata the other day.
Our oldest grandson will be having a birthday celebration this week, so we picked him up and took him to the party store. He walked through the aisles, eyeing all the different characters until he came upon the Angry Birds piñata and pointed to it saying this was the one.
So into the car it went!
Our family is very multicultural, so it’s really important for us to keep some of our traditions alive!♥♥♥
Mi casita, mi ranchito 
Sandra
No way?! China, really? Your grandson made a great choice, he’s so cute by the way. My nephew loves angry birds too.
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disappearingwoman
I like the one he chose, too. My daughters had piñata’s a few times when they would have birthday parties with friends over. We’re not of Mexican heritage, but the tradition is sure fun to borrow!
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Paula Moldenhauer
Pinatas are a wonderful celebration tradition that we’ve enjoyed even though we’re not from any of the heritages you listed! I enjoyed the choice of angry birds. I am not a game lover, but I tried that one once. I am terrible at it!
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Still Times
Love pinatas and it’s been so long since I’ve been to a birthday party that has them. I tried to introduce a pinata to my elementary kids here in China and they didn’t grasp the concept very well. We’ll be trying again for our spring party.
Maria
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laflor5233
Yes, please let them try again. Thank you for stopping by.
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