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2. Jack-o'-lantern - Wikipedia

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   A jack-o'-lantern (or jack o'lantern) is a carved lantern, most commonly made from a pumpkin, or formerly a root vegetable such as a mangelwurzel, rutabaga or turnip. [1] Jack-o'-lanterns are associated with the Halloween holiday. Its name comes from the phenomenon of strange lights flickering over peat bogs, called jack-o'-lanterns (also known ...

3. The History of Jack-o-Lanterns and How They Became a ...

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   Our country's pumpkin-carving history began with a spooky tale. The post The History of Jack-o-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition appeared first on Reader's Digest.

4. How Did the Jack-O'-Lantern Become a Scary Halloween Staple?

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   One of the earliest examples of the pumpkin as a jack-o’-lantern is an 1846 newspaper account called “The Jack o’Lantern,” about a young boy taking a pumpkin that a farmer did not “make ...

5. Connecticut field pumpkin - Wikipedia

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   It is the variety most often selected for carving jack-o'-lanterns, and is widely considered to be the most popular Halloween pumpkin. [7] [19] [20] Unlike many pumpkin varieties, the Connecticut field pumpkin grows upright. This gives them flat rather than rounded bottoms, which some commentators believe improves their usability for carving ...

6. What's the difference between a pie pumpkin and a jack-o ...

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   The best I can tell, the modern jack-o'-lantern pumpkin has only been around for about 150 years and its arrival in the Americas seems to trace back to mid-19th century Irish immigrants who ...

7. Jack Pumpkinhead - Wikipedia

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   Jack Pumpkinhead appears in the animated series Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz voiced by JP Karliak. First appearing in "Halloween Heist," Jack was created by Wilhelmina using the Potion of Life on a jack-o'-lantern to give Dorothy and her friends a scare on Halloween. However, he is too simple-minded and friendly to be scary.

8. Old Bethpage Village Restoration - Wikipedia

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   [citation needed] Other special events include the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Nassau County’s largest Halloween event. Each fall, Historic Hudson Valley creates this tremendous artistic production celebrating Long Island’s rich history. It includes a display of thousands of illuminated jack o’lanterns and elaborate pumpkin sculptures ...

9. The 73 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas We've Seen This Year - AOL

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   For a slight twist on the classic jack-o'-lantern carving, use black spray paint to cover the inside of your pumpkin. Let some of the paint seep outside the eyes for an extra-ominous look. Ksenia ...