Piñata Magic

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As the adult wraps the blindfold around the first child’s eyes, she asks, “Can you see?”  The child answers, “No,” and the adult places the bat in the child’s hands.  She guides the child by the shoulders in the piñata’s direction and releases the child to swing at the colorful piñata.  Other children wait with mixed feelings: each child wants to be the child to free the candy, but each child hopes to be the first to swoop up some goodies.  With the first hit, nothing happens, but the second swing is a winner.  The piñata smashes open and the candy rainbow falls to the ground as hands and bodies rush after it.  This is the thrill of the piñata.

If you’re uncomfortable with children swinging a blunt object at a piñata, you can purchase a piñata that is opened with a pull of a ribbon.  This style has several ribbons attached to the bottom of the piñata.  Each child holds on to a ribbon and pulls when the party host yells, “Pull!”  With one tug, the mystery ribbon releases the treats.

Piñatas come in various colors, shapes, and sizes.  Many of the contemporary piñatas reflect party themes such as Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and High School Musical.  Purchase one online or in your local party store for your next children’s party.

August 4th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Birthday Parties, Party Planning | (0)