The piñata: Mexican celebrations

The piñata is a symbol of Mexican celebrations. The origin of the piñata dates back to ancient times and is related to the Catholic religion. The traditional piñata is made of clay and must have seven peaks, each corresponding to one of the seven deadly sins, and what comes out of the piñata when it breaks are the blessings received by all who participated. Without a doubt, for Mexicans, a people of great traditions and festive spirit, the piñata is also used for various celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and the December posadas. Breaking the piñata is undoubtedly one of the great Mexican celebrations, and we can find a wide variety of options to fill the traditional piñata of the posadas; it all depends on each person's imagination, although one of the most common things is to put fruit such as:   Mandarin It is a citrus fruit that contains many properties beneficial to the human body when consumed. It helps us combat cardiovascular and degenerative diseases. Due to its high vitamin C content, it also has bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to having a diuretic effect, it helps the intestines and digestion.   Tejocotes It is a fruit that is consumed in the winter season and has great beneficial properties. It improves coronary circulation, moderates contractions, and also serves as a diuretic and antispasmodic. Its consumption helps improve kidney function, respiratory diseases, and some digestive system diseases.   Orange This fruit is well known for its high vitamin C content, and although it is not the fruit that contains the most, it helps us prevent respiratory diseases and stimulates the elimination of substances that are not easily metabolized. Orange is especially recommended for digestive tract diseases.   Below we present some recipes to inspire you if you were one of those who got some of the aforementioned fruits and especially if you don't know what to do with them and feel like cooking.   Recipes (It is important to click on the recipe title for more preparation details)   Christmas Punch. Delicious Christmas Punch made with tejocotes, guavas, raisins, apples, and red wine. Tejocotes in Syrup. Delicious tejocotes in a syrup of sugar, cinnamon, and clove. Fennel and Mandarin Salad. A very tasty, light, and fresh salad made with fennel and mandarin segments. Mandarin Cake. For those looking for extravagant and natural flavors, dare to create a delicious homemade Argentine recipe that will leave you wanting to lick your fingers. Orange Polvorones. The authentic recipe for orange-flavored polvorones, ideal for sharing at breakfast or dinner. Orange Truffles. This chocolate truffle recipe is very rich and has a special touch with orange and Grand Marnier liqueur. Salmon with Mandarin. Delicious salmon fillet with a touch of mandarin, honey, and pineapple. Orange and Lemon Cake. This is a very quick and tasty cake that uses lemon and orange juice. You can decorate it with powdered sugar. Hot Orange and Cointreau Souffles. For those who love to cook, this orange souffle is amazing. Follow the steps exactly, and you won't go wrong!     If you want to know the best recipes with seasonal fruits, click here