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A nine-pointed star piñata A woman strikes a piñata at a celebration.. A piñata (/ p ɪ n ˈ j ɑː t ə /, Spanish pronunciation: ⓘ) is a container, often made of papier-mâché, pottery, or cloth, that is decorated, filled with candy, and then broken as part of a celebration.
Las Posadas derives from the Spanish word posada (lodging, or accommodation) which, in this case, refers to the inn from the Nativity story. It uses the plural form as the celebration lasts for a nine-day interval (called the novena) during the Christmas season, which represents the nine-month pregnancy [3] [4] of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The Latin country of Spain had no such tradition. It seems unlikely that a Danish tradition would somehow influence the Mexican pinata, and far more likely that it came from the indigenous clay water pot. The pinata today is usually made from papier-mache, but not so long ago it was also made from clay pots, more like the Tlaloc pots than a barrel.
The San Juan Handcrafts Market is located in the historic center. It has a bland facade with a number of stalls inside. The lobby has a photo exhibition of the history of the market. The Centro Artesanal Buenavista is located in the Colonia Guerrero neighborhood, just north of the city center. It has over 10,000 providers and not only sells ...
Cartonería workshop at the Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico City making alebrijes. Cartonería or papier-mâché sculptures are a traditional handcraft in Mexico.The papier-mâché works are also called "carton piedra" (rock cardboard) for the rigidness of the final product. [1]
Like the procession, the Mexican piñata has a symbolic and didactic meaning. The vessel represents Satan, who has all the goods of the world, decorated to attract people. There are most traditionally seven points to represent the seven cardinal sins. The stick represents the Christian faith to defeat evil and release the treasure for all. [4] [10]
Historian and chef-owner of acclaimed restaurant Hamburger America in New York City, George Motz, has made it his life’s mission to understand, document, and share the unique history of burgers ...
Wood and fiber crafts for sale at the municipal market in Pátzcuaro. Dolls made of cartonería from the Miss Lupita project.. Mexican handcrafts and folk art is a complex collection of items made with various materials and fashioned for utilitarian, decorative or other purposes, such as wall hangings, vases, toys and items created for celebrations, festivities and religious rites. [1]