The U.S. Postal Service is honoring national Hispanic heritage month in its very own special way: with stamps that feature colorful piñatas, the centuries old, universal symbol of Latino celebration.
The USPS released new stamps this month depicting colorful piñatas to coincide with the national heritage month, but also the beginning of a New Mexico festival where children are able to exploit the event for treats and candy.
But that’s to be expected since piñatas are meant to be a part of parties, a tradition that dates back to 16th century trade routes between Latin America and Asia – when Spanish missionaries tried to convert Indigenous communities to Christianity.