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   >>>>For those unaware; a pinata is a practice originating in latin america for   
   >>>>kids entertainment.   
   >>>>   
   >>>>A paper container full of toys and sweets is held above the heads of a   
   >>>>group of children.  They hit it with sticks until it bursts and the kids   
   >>>>scramble to get the contents.  This practice is now also common at   
   >>>>non-latin n. america children's events.   
   >>>>   
   >>>>Friend james can help us here; does the jw vatican approve of this   
   >>>>traditional latin american practice used at children's celebrations?   
   >>   
   >>Friend james confesses:>   
   >>>   
   >>>I have no idea. Go to them at jw.org to inquire.   
   >>   
   >>Ah; perhaps the jw vatican sources use the alterntive spelling "pi ta" that   
   >>explains his fialed "research"?  Or perhaps at the local "hall" it is no   
   >>longer an issue.  In past the answer was don't do it because of rcc/ and   
   >>local traditional native american religious connections.   
   >>   
   >>A few years ago that was changed.  If a current practice no longer includes   
   >>"pagan" religious elements; then go for it if you wish.   
   >>   
   >>Hmm, then applying the same idea for birthdays/mother's days and other   
   >>observation/celebrations without "pagan" religious ideas mentioned; now   
   >>have a "go for it if you wish" with a jw vatican blessing, no?   
      
   Friend james finds comfort in ignorance.  All along he could have been   
   having various holidays and celebrations with the jw vatican's blessing.   
      
   They said for ancient practices all is fine now because modern uses have no   
   unacceptable content and a jw devotee should feel free to do it if they   
   choose.   
      
   >Like I said before, I know nothing about it, pagan or otherwise.   
      
   Ah; ignorance is bliss; no?   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)