A vibrant, joyfully adorned piece of cardboard meant to be hung and cracked open with a stick, the piñata carries more weight than some might think.

Break from traditional animal piñata shapes with a modern, geometric design. While simple cardboard triangles come together in a flash to form a gem-like piñata, be prepared to spend a little more ...

The piñata is a ubiquitous aspect of Mexican culture. Yet how it got to be that way is somewhat of a mystery. Six years ago, my family set sail around the world from the beach town of Bucerías on ...

Piñatas in the likeness of Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of the murder of Selena Quintanilla, have been popular with little girls for years. A new docuseries may supercharge their swinging. By ...

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Monday kicks off the monthlong celebration of Hispanic and Latin American culture. Eyewitness News is celebrating with a look at one tradition that's been bringing ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Rebecca Blaesing thinks her new piñata emoji might just help make the world ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- One by one, little boys and girls took turns smashing a piñata shaped like an ICE officer. Some are asking was this event at a community block party in bad taste? The event was ...

James Carr is a writer and journalist primarily covering games. Hobbies include games movies television and sports. Follow him on Twitter @jamesthecarr The Viva Piñata series has produced two console ...