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Myths, legends & traditions

The Night of the Piñatas: A Mexican Christmas

Mexican Christmas dishes in a hacienda courtyard: little devils have stolen the piñata's star, and the pilgrims must win it back by passing seven tests.

The story

The seven-pointed piñata represents the seven deadly sins: breaking it symbolizes defeating evil. It's the heart of Mexican posadas, the Christmas parties held December 16–24.

Guests, now pilgrims, must win it back.

How it works

Christmas challenges inspired by the seven deadly sins, while tasting traditional Mexican Christmas dishes.

The characters

  • The Devil: leader of the mischievous little devils.
  • The Angel: guide of the pilgrims.

What's included

  • Theatrical show with two characters
  • Mexican Christmas food tasting
  • Christmas challenges

What you take home

  • Discovering Mexican Christmas traditions
  • A different, fun posada
  • Breaking the piñata the proper way

History and culture in every scene

As in all our experiences, the hosts' dialogue and the event's activities are written with real information about Mexican history and culture. You have fun and, without even noticing, you learn. The hosts explain the origin and meaning of the legend or tradition, and where the symbols, rituals and customs that appear during the night come from.

Format and customization

“The Night of the Piñatas” is one of our Mexican food tastings productions. We can adapt it to your venue, group size, menu and language, as a private event or on dates open to the public.

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