Making and breaking pinatas

true/false

1. Workers here are suffering because of all the work they have to do. F: ‘feverishly’ means quickly- they are working hard to finish the pinatas ‘working feverishly’
2. There will soon be fiesta in the town. T: it’s ‘fiesta time’
3. The celebration covers the 9 days after Christmas day. F: the 9 days leading up to (i.e. before) Christmas
4. The pinata represents the essence of Christmas. T: it represents the birth of Jesus
5. Families in Mexico are often not united so the pinata will bring them togther. F: the pinata will bring families together but we don’t know if there are many who are not united
6. Families gather to remember the story of Mary and Joseph and their search for shelter. T
7. The family groups role play the story through song. T: they re-enact the story
8. The celebration is held on one neighbourhood. F: it is held in many neighbourhoods
9. Children are often out on the streets while their mothers work. T: according to the lady interviewed
10. The pinatas are hit at the end of the celebration. T: they are ‘whacked’ and sweets, peanuts and fruit are released for everybody