Piñata time is probably my fave thing about childrens parties....it brings back so many memories of my childhood. That's me with my birthday Pinatas...and my pretty dresses!!
If you aren't familiar with what a piñata is, here are some facts:
- Traditionally used in Latin American countries to celebrate a birthday or special occasions
- They are made out of paper mache and wire/cardboard molded into a shape, and then covered in strips of shredded coloured crepe paper. They are filled with lollies and treats, hung and each child gets a turn to hit the pinata with a stick until it breaks and lollies fall out.
- The piñatas originated from the Aztecs in Mexico, to celebrate the birdthday of the god Huitzilopochtli (the god of war, sun and human sacrifice) which is probably why the stick goes with the piñata.
You'll need:
1 Pinata (discount stores/party shops/sparties spotlight)
1 packet of helium balloon string/ribbons (Sparties Spotlight/party shops)
bags of treats
scissors
tape
Choose a pinata that has a large flat base
Make sure you have enough strings for all the kids attending the party
Fill it with lollies, small treats, presies etc...make sure that they are individually wrapped
Make sure when you seal it, it's tight enough to hold the weight
of the lollies, when you hang it at the party you might need to loosen it...
Hang it, grab a string and PULL.
Happy birthday Queen E...you're never too old to have a pinata at your party!
x
M
