If you don’t know, a pinata is a container full of candy often made out of paper mache or cloth. And it’s a Mexican tradition to smash them as a celebration of success. They can be any shape ...

At Alamo Candy Co., rows of colorful piñatas hang ready to have their bellies filled from shelves below. The store's papier-mâché and crepe paper creations range from whimsical cartoon Minions ...