The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition
But what is it about the crisp air, changing leaves, and end of summer that urges us to break out the carving knives and ...
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Explainer: Halloween’s origins and famous traditions, from trick-or-treating to jack-o’-lanterns
Speaking of Halloween, there is nothing more recognisable than a jack-o’-lantern; in fact, pumpkin carving is one of the most common autumn activities. 6 spooky idioms to use this Halloween If ...
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Going back to the roots: History of Jack-O'-Lanterns
The tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns has deep roots in Irish folklore and the term itself takes its name from the legend of Stingy Jack. But long before pumpkins became a sign of Halloween ...