These colorful paper products are called pinatas.. An essential attribute of Christmas in Mexico. Gathering in a large company, people of all ages smash them with a stick, and sweets are poured from there..

Such pinata workshops are located throughout the country.. Pinatas are made from cardboard and papier-mache. Multi-colored paper is glued to the base.

Breaking the pinata symbolizes a person's struggle with temptation and the desire to destroy evil.. Sweets are a symbol of encouragement from higher powers.

Manufacturers of these traditional jewelry are worried about falling sales due to the pandemic..

In addition, the President of Mexico recently said that Mexicans should not get together in large companies with friends and relatives this Christmas..

How pinatas appeared is not known for certain. Some say they were discovered by Marco Polo while traveling in China.. Then he brought it to Europe, from where the tradition came to Mexico.

Others say pinatas were made during the time of the Aztecs.. According to legend, the breaking ceremony was intended to cause a thunderstorm and downpour.