These piñatas have become traditional for the population of the city for Christmas. The busiest time for the sale of piñatas in Mexico is December for posadas. During bad economic times, sales of piñatas can fall as much as thirty percent as they did in 2008.

What season are pinatas used the most?

Piñatas are especially popular during Las Posadas, traditional processions ringing in the Christmas season and at birthday parties. During festivities, people traditionally sing songs while breaking the piñatas. “Dale, dale, dale, no perdas el tino, porque si lo perdes, pierdes el camino.

What occasions are pinatas used for?

Piñatas are popular for birthday parties, Christmas, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout the country. However, they usually do not have any religious significance, rather, they are simply a fun treat for children!