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History-Mexico and South America
Mexico and the countries of South America are beautiful lands with fascinating histories. Mexican history is tied closely to U.S. history and the U.S. is adopting many of Mexico's customs!
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Piñatas!
Few people today don't know what a piñata is. They come in all shapes and sizes and appear at more and more birthday parties. But did you know it likely originated in China? It arrived in Europe in the 14th century. Originally, it was a type of clay pot, which explains how it got its name. The Italian word for clay is "pignatta," meaning "fragile pot." It was brought to Mexico by Spanish missionaries in the early 16th century.
To read more about the history of piñatas, visit the Mexico Connect web site.
Find piñatas at Amazon.com!
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