Jack-o’-Lantern Meaning and Origin Explained: The Real Story Behind the Jack-o’-Lantern Tradition

Learn the fascinating history and meaning behind the Jack-o'-Lantern tradition, from its origins in Irish folklore with ...

How a microbial infestation in Ireland gave us the modern day jack-o’-lantern

The most famous legend associated with the tradition of carved Halloween vegetables takes us back to 18th-century Ireland. It ...
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Why pumpkins became the world's symbol of autumn

Archaeology, folklore, and pop culture all reveal the same truth: the pumpkin is one of the world's most enduring symbols of ...