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La Piñata Mexicana

La piñata es una tradición muy popular en México. Es una decoración colorida llena de dulces y juguetes. Los niños, con los ojos vendados, intentan romperla con un palo. Cuando la rompen, todos corren para recoger los dulces que caen. Esta tradición viene de hace muchos años. Hoy en día, las piñatas son parte importante de las fiestas infantiles en muchos países latinos.

1. ¿La piñata es una tradición de México?

Hint: Think about which country is mentioned as the origin of this tradition.

2. ¿Los niños usan los ojos vendados para romper la piñata?

Hint: Look for the phrase that describes how children attempt to break the piñata.

3. ¿Qué hay dentro de la piñata?

Hint: The passage describes what makes the children excited to break the piñata.

4. ¿Con qué intentan romper la piñata los niños?

Hint: Look for the word that describes the tool children use.

5. ¿Dónde es popular la tradición de la piñata hoy en día?

Hint: The passage mentions how this tradition has spread beyond its country of origin.

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