Piñata

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Party tradition. Piñatas are containers made from papier-mâché, pottery, or cloth that get decorated with bright colors and fun shapes. They're filled with candy and treats, then hung up at celebrations for people to break open.

Mexican heritage. Piñatas are most famously associated with Mexico, where they've been part of celebrations for centuries. They're especially popular at birthday parties and holiday festivals.

Breaking game. At a piñata party, someone is blindfolded and given a stick, then tries to break the piñata while others cheer them on. When it finally breaks, all the candy spills out for everyone to collect.

Colorful designs. Piñatas come in every shape imaginable, animals, cartoon characters, stars, and more. Artists decorate them with bright tissue paper, paint, and ribbons to make them super festive and exciting.

Sweet reward. The best part about piñatas is the candy inside, they're usually filled with chocolate, lollipops, gum, and other treats that fall out when the piñata breaks.