The Story of the Piñata
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The piñata has meta morphed into so many shapes for so many themes for many. The author goes back in time at the time of the conquistadores in search of gold for the king and queen of Spain. It was used to impart the faith, beginning with the seven deadly sins and the sacraments.
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Where did the piñata come from? What is its history? The seven deadly sins are one thing, but their virtues are another. “The Story of the Piñata” started off as a 7-conical shape for a reason. The author reveals a historical perspective that helps the audience to understand other cultures, while becoming responsibly acculturated.
About the Author
Michele Jeanmarie spent most of her formative years in Panamá, secured her Bachelor of Arts and master’s degree from University of California (UCLA) and California State University at Los Angeles (CSULA), respectively. She furthered her education at Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain in children’s pedagogy, methodology and theatre. She became a Fulbright scholar and taught at St. Michael’s Primary RC (Roman Catholic) in Glasgow, Scotland. She enjoys gourmet cooking and baking, notwithstanding, eating at fine dining; she commences her day with 90-minute walk, spends much of her time watching documentaries and foreign films, food shows and home improvement shows; she is life-long learner and consequently is always seeking deeper understanding, where much is clarified in theology.