Volunteer students demonstrate how to make pinatas at the 'Original Pinata' event on Thursday, Oct 26. The event celebrates Latino culture. (Gemma Leighton) BYU students hosted The Original Pinata ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Pan dulce, fruit punch, champurrado, tamales — all staples in any Latino household during the holidays. What else could a Christmas party possibly need? A piñata, maybe. During the holiday season, ...

We visit a piñata making event to explore this cultural tradition. Piñata making is part of the annual celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. We go to an event at Delta College where people ...

Piñata maker and multimedia artist, Edy Aguilar, in Northern Alabama. Edy Aguilar, a third-generation piñata maker and artist from Northern Alabama, learned the craft from her mother and grandfather.

SAN ANTONIO — Guests from all around San Antonio came together to create a piñata of their very own Sunday afternoon at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Local artist Adriana Gamez led the group, ...

Coos Bay Public Library will host a three-day pinata-making workshop on Friday through Sunday. All ages are invited to join Elsa Palomera at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 11 a.m. on Saturday for two days of ...

Veronica Diaz, owner and piñata maker of Daphne Piñatas, poses with a star piñata at her shop in Oak Cliff on Dec. 6.. Star piñatas are commonly purchased for Christmas events or gatherings during the ...

A piñata shop in Mexico City. The industry has struggled across Mexico this year.Credit...Luis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times Supported by By Oscar Lopez The piñata industry, dependent on social ...