The piñata, one of the most characteristic elements of the posadas, “had its origins in China and was used on holidays,” he said.
Originally they were made “with wooden and paper rods, something very similar to lanterns,” but when the piñatas arrived in Italy they underwent a transformation.
“There, a clay pot was used as a base, which was shaped like a pine cone or other plants, with pieces of Chinese paper. That’s why it was called a piñata.”
“When it arrived in Mexico, it took the shape of the star of Bethlehem and continues to take many more shapes,” he indicated.