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Costumbres - Piñatas in Mexico

Duolingo Spanish Podcast

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Pinatas - The Crossword Puzzle, or Crusi

Hullian and his mam would take undecorated, small, five star pinatas for children to decorate. They were the perfect size for kids, only about seven inches big. Hullian would set out the glue, colored tissue, paper and other materials. Grama was a game for the kids to learn about the history of the pinata. Afterwards, the children were free to decorate with paste, glitter, confeti and more. Hulien often welcomed parents who couldn't pay for all their children. He cared more about sharing the custom of pinatas than earning money.

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