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From piñata to postage stamp, US celebrates centuries-old Hispanic tradition
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Francisco Rodríguez looks out the window of his shop Casa de Piñatas in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 7, 2023. Rodríguez said many older piñata artists have retired but he's hopeful the next generation will take an interest in the craft. On Friday, Sept. 8, the U.S. Postal Service released its latest collection of special stamps, this time highlighting the piñata as part of a monthlong recognition of Hispanic heritage in the U.S. - photo by AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan
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 become a universal symbol of celebration. The release of four new stamps featuring colorful piñatas coincides with a monthlong recognition of Hispanic heritage in the U.S. and the start of an annual festival in New Mexico where the handmade party favorites are cracked open hourly and children can learn the art of pasting together their own creations.