Jack-o'-lantern Origin
The tradition of carving jack-o’-lanterns traces back to an old Irish legend about Stingy Jack, a man who tricked the devil twice and was condemned to roam the Earth with a carved-out turnip lantern. Irish immigrants brought this custom to America, where pumpkins, easier to carve than turnips, became the preferred choice. Over time, these pumpkin lanterns evolved from spooky pranks into cherished Halloween decorations. Do you know of other spooky facts? Share them with us!
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