Pinata originated in China but is popular in the West

According to "Marco Polo's Travels", which is considered to be the world's first unusual book, there is mention of a pinata, a festive doll filled with seeds and small fruits wrapped in paper.

 

During the Spring Festival, the Chinese would make paper cows or buffalos and adorn them with armor and traps of different colors. They would then use a brightly-colored stick to strike the animal-shaped paper hard, causing the seeds inside to scatter. The remaining parts of the paper animal would then be burned, and the ashes collected to pray for good luck in the upcoming year. This was a traditional way of welcoming the new year and bringing about good fortune.

 

Breaking open a pinata is believed to bring good fortune and is suitable for any location, be it at home, in a garden, a park, a hotel, a classroom, or a coffee shop. It's a fun activity that can engage children and promote group participation as everyone scrambles to eagerly grab the chocolates, sweets and gifts inside.

 

For centuries, various countries such as Italy, France, Spain, Britain, and Mexico have incorporated the tradition of piñatas into their Christmas festivities. It has been widely accepted, inherited and passed down from generation to generation as a customary practice of the season.

 

Piñata game is not restricted to certain occasions like Chinese New Year holidays, birthdays of children or companies, parties and so on. It can be played anytime you want to have some fun and bring good luck. All you need to do is to drop a piñata and let the game begin.