Pinatas

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Many partygoers think of Pinatas as a party game with its origin tied to the lands of Mexico. Instead, however, the origins of pinatas can be traced to Italy. Originally known as pignatta (which means “fragile pot” in Italian), pinatas were made of clay. They often were shaped into a symbol of hospitality used throughout Italy, the shape of a pineapple.

From Italy, the custom of breaking pinatas, migrated to Spain where the custom became tied very closely to the celebration of Lent. It was at this point in history that the name changed from pignatta to pinata. The pinatas themselves were still made of clay at this point and known by the Spanish as an olla, which was their word for “pot.” Although the first pinatas were plain clay pots, people eventually started to put paper figures on the pots for decorations. The Spanish pinata had a religious significance to them. They believed that the pinata represented Satan and it was made beautiful and bright in order to offer a temptation to the innocents who came into contact with it. The Candies and toys that were placed inside of it, were the temptations of Satan. The person breaking the pinata was always blindfolded in order to represent blind faith and the stick used to break pinatas was said to be the symbol of all that was good. This was important because “good” had to overcome “evil” or in this case, Satan. Once the goodness overcame the evil, the treats that spilled out were said to be justified rewards of living a “good” life.

The Party Supplies Hut is an online party store conveniently located wherever you are to buy pinatas saving you gas & time. For small occasions or large pinatas adds a special touch to compliment the party. We have tons of Pinatas to make your event festive! Shop early for lowest shipping rates.