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Piñatas. History and Significance. History. Piñatas were used by Spanish Catholic priests to teach religion to the Native peoples of Central and South America in the 16 th century, almost 500 years ago! Some say piñatas are even older, but there is not much record to prove it. Significance.
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Piñatas History and Significance
History • Piñatas were used by Spanish Catholic priests to teach religion to the Native peoples of Central and South America in the 16th century, almost 500 years ago! • Some say piñatas are even older, but there is not much record to prove it.
Significance • The priests used the piñatas as an analogy, or an object lesson, to help the natives understand different parts of Christianity. • This is what a traditional piñata looks like:
Significance • Each part of the piñata represented something different: • Round body: the devil • 7 cones: sin/ the 7 deadly sins
Significance • Blindfold: Faith • Stick: Virtue • Person: Us (humans)/force against evil • Candy: Reward for overcoming sin
Piñatas Today • Today piñatas have lost their religious meaning and are used as a fun activity for all kinds of celebrations: • Christmas • Birthdays • Family gatherings • Almost every holiday
Piñatas Today • Piñatas can look like anything nowadays. Anything from animals to cars and trucks; or to your favorite cartoon character or superhero.
Piñatas are Fun! • Let’s go have our own piñata breaking party!