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what does the author mean by the following quote: \it is a mystery where it originated from, though many people believe that china began the tradition of the piñata\?
a. china is most definitely where the tradition of the piñata began.
b. it is possible that the piñata originated somewhere other than china.
c. piñata is a chinese word, so the tradition must have begun there.
d. only a few people believe that china is where the piñata originated.
the piñata is a brightly colored shape made from cardboard or clay. it is a mystery where it originated from, though many people believe that china began the tradition of the piñata. in china, the piñatas are shaped to look like cows, oxen, or buffaloes. they are brightly decorated because these especially vibrant colors are traditionally used to ring in the new year. the chinese people use sticks to whack the piñatas until seeds come out. they then burn the remains of the piñatas and gather the ashes for good luck throughout the year.
the tradition of the piñata has spread to other places, such as mexico, south america, and the united states. in

Explanation:

The quote says it's a mystery where the piñata originated, even though many believe China started the tradition. This means it's not certain China is the origin. Option A says China is definitely the origin, which contradicts the "mystery" part. Option C assumes because of a word (but the text doesn't mention the word origin). Option D says only a few believe China (but text says "many" believe). Option B allows for other origins (since it's a mystery), which fits.

Answer:

B. It is possible that the piñata originated somewhere other than China.