Question: what was the symbolism in the very first traditional 7 pointed pinatas in mexico

title: Piñata
text: The Mexican Catholic interpretation of the piñata rested on the struggle of man against temptation . The seven points represent the seven deadly sins . The pot represents evil and the seasonal fruit and candy inside the temptations of evil . The person with the stick is blindfolded to represent faith . The turning , singing and shouting represent the disorientation that temptation creates . In some traditions , the participant is turned thirty three times , one for each year of Christ 's life . These interpretations were given to the piñata for catechism purposes . As the participant beats the piñata , it is supposed to represent the struggle against temptation and evil . When the piñata breaks , the treats inside then represent the rewards of keeping the faith . 

Answer: answer: The Mexican Catholic interpretation of the piñata rested on the struggle of man against temptation.  The seven points represent the seven deadly sins.  As the participant beats the piñata, it is supposed to represent the struggle against temptation and evil.  When the piñata breaks, the treats inside then represent the rewards of keeping the faith.
answer: Based on Mexican Catholic interpretation of the piñata, it represents the struggle of man against temptation. The seven points represent the seven deadly sins. The pot represents evil and the seasonal fruit and candy inside the temptations of evil. The person with the stick is blindfolded to represent faith. The turning, singing and shouting represent the disorientation that temptation creates. Beating the piñata represents the struggle against temptation and evil, and when it breaks, the treats inside represent the rewards of keeping the faith.