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 ...

A piñata renaissance is flowering in Mexico, and its Michelangelo is a twenty-eight-year-old named Dalton Ávalos Ramírez. For their craftsmanship and raw wit, his piñatas have achieved special ...

With her papier-mache cowhide pants and bright red hat, the piñata replica of cowgirl Jessie from “Toy Story” was nearly perfect. Except it was too small. The next store didn’t have Jessie’s companion ...

If you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the U.S., you absolutely must do it responsibly and respectfully. Honestly, the holiday is way more of a big deal to Americans than it is to Mexicans. The ...

The colorful paper creations have come to be a staple at children’s parties in the US, but some are pushing its boundaries A turquoise and silver body glistens, with variations of color that suggest ...

Long before dawn, El Cuba arrives with his dark sunglasses, heavy gold rapper chains and his old, beat-up broom. He sweeps the sidewalk clean and picks up trash, setting the stage for the street ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service on Friday rolled out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a tradition with global roots that has evolved over centuries to ...