<P> The tradition arrived in Europe in the 14th century where it was associated with the Christian celebration of Lent; in Spain, the first Sunday of Lent, "Piñata Sunday", became a celebration known as the Dance of the Piñata . As the word's Italian origin indicates, pignatta meaning "earthenware cooking pot", the Spanish initially used a plain clay container, before starting to decorate it with ribbons, tinsel and colored paper . The origin of the Italian word is thought to be linked to the Latin word pinea, "pine cone". </P> <P> The European piñata tradition was brought to Mexico in the 16th century; however, there was a similar tradition in Mesoamerica already . The Mayan tradition was similar to the modern piñata tradition, including blindfolding the participant hitting the piñata . The Aztec tradition commemorated the birthday of Huitzilopochtli . Priests would decorate a clay pot with colorful feathers . When the pot was broken with a stick or club, the treasures inside would fall to the feet of the idol as an offering . According to local records, the piñata was first used for the purposes of evangelism in 1586, in Acolman, in the modern State of Mexico, just north of Mexico City . The Augustinian monks there modified European piñatas and created the Las Posadas tradition to co-opt the celebration of the birth of Huitzilopochtli, which was celebrated in mid December . </P> <P> The Mexican Catholic interpretation of the piñata rested on the struggle of man against temptation . The seven points represent the seven deadly sins . The pot represents evil and the seasonal fruit and candy inside the temptations of evil . The person with the stick is blindfolded to represent faith . The turning, singing and shouting represent the disorientation that temptation creates . In some traditions, the participant is turned thirty three times, one for each year of Christ's life . These interpretations were given to the piñata for catechism purposes . As the participant beats the piñata, it is supposed to represent the struggle against temptation and evil . When the piñata breaks, the treats inside then represent the rewards of keeping the faith . </P> <P> However, since this time the piñata has all but lost its religious significance and has become popular in many types of celebrations, not just during December's Las Posadas . The clay pot has been replaced with a papier - mâché container . The creation of piñatas has even taken on an artistic aspect in some areas . David Gamez and Cecilia Meade sponsored a showing of piñatas as art rather than just as a party favor . The event was called Piñatarama, with 25 piñatas made of papier - mâché at the Vértigo Galería in Mexico City, all original works of art by graphic illustrators, from 23 countries including Australia . Some of the illustrators who participated include 1000 Changos, Allan Sieber, Apak, Ben Newman, Cecy Meade, Cristian Turdera, Cupco and Daniel Berman . In Tepatitlán, the world's largest traditional seven - pointed piñata was created in 2010 . It measures 11.2 meters, is made of fiberglass and weighs 350 kilograms . It surpasses the former Guinness record holder which was made in 2008 in Pennsylvania . </P>

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