¡Feliz cinco de mayo!
A popular Mexican holiday, adopted by the United States as well (why not, it's another reason to eat, drink and be merry) is celebrated to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French in Puebla, Mexico. But ultimately, it's a celebration of Mexican heritage.
The word piñata struck some excitement in the kids when I announced art, but to their disappointment and their parents' delight there was no candy involved. These were more like 'pull' piñatas; we decorated an empty toilet paper roll with streamer, covered the bottom side with tissue paper and taped some ribbon to the tissue paper which would be where the treats fall out from. They filled their piñata with 2 prizes from the prize bin, small enough to fit into their TP roll, and of course sequins and glitter to jazz it up. I made one myself, so that I could demonstrate what their piñata might look like when they pulled on, releasing all the glittery, sequiny mess. What's good fun without a little mess? Seems to be an ongoing theme for my art activities... But if they're having fun, I am too!
- Sara
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