WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Discover the centuries-old history behind piñatas at a Waco shop where each colorful creation is handmade, carrying forward traditions from China to Mexico.

Piñatas originated in China as New Year's rituals to release bad energy, later brought to Mexico by Spanish colonizers who used seven-pointed designs to represent breaking the seven deadly sins

Today, families purchase piñatas for Easter, Halloween, Christmas, baptisms, and especially birthdays, symbolizing new beginnings and fresh chapters in life.

At La Economica de Tierra Caliente in Waco, owner Marsea Ximena de la Paz Benitez creates each piñata by hand using recycled cardboard boxes and materials, continuing centuries-old artisan traditions.

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