The piñata is a ubiquitous aspect of Mexican culture. Yet how it got to be that way is somewhat of a mystery. Six years ago, my family set sail around the world from the beach town of Bucerías on ...

If you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., you absolutely must do it responsibly and respectfully. Honestly, the holiday is way more of a big deal to Americans than it is to Mexicans. The ...

The artist Roberto Benavidez is elevating the traditional piñata with his ornate creations. Credit... Supported by By Will Higginbotham Photographs and Video by Sasha Arutyunova The piñata, because it ...

The colorful paper creations have come to be a staple at children’s parties in the US, but some are pushing its boundaries A turquoise and silver body glistens, with variations of color that suggest ...

Imagine spending a whole week sculpting a work of art. Then, just hours after it's finished, someone at a party whacks it to shreds with a stick. Such is the life of Romeo Gilberto Osorio, a San ...

Piñatas in the likeness of Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of the murder of Selena Quintanilla, have been popular with little girls for years. A new docuseries may supercharge their swinging. By ...

A piñata renaissance is flowering in Mexico, and its Michelangelo is a twenty-eight-year-old named Dalton Ávalos Ramírez. For their craftsmanship and raw wit, his piñatas have achieved special ...

Popular at parties — often filled with treats and toys that can only be obtained through blind mass destruction — the humble piñata typically does not ask much of its users. But this weekend and next, ...

A creative dog enrichment idea transforms a simple piñata into an interactive game for pets. This fun activity encourages ...

In a world where parties don’t happen without piñatas and the candy-filled creatures need to be cultivated or captured rather than constructed, skilled gardeners who have a penchant for papier-mâché ...