The tradition of decorating Jack O’ Lanterns comes from the British Isles. The Irish and Scottish Gaels first carved large turnips during the festival of Samhain. Immigrants brought the tradition to the US where pumpkins were more readily available. Happy Halloween!
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“It’s The Great Turnip, Charlie Brown!” Just doesn’t have the same ring to it.
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The tradition of decorating Jack O’ Lanterns comes from the British Isles. The Irish and Scottish Gaels first carved...
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