Jack-o-Lanterns are a spooky Halloween tradition that all of us know and love! Jack-o-Lanterns refer to the carved pumpkins you see lit up on people’s doorsteps or at the pumpkin patch. It all started with an old Irish folktale about Jack, a man who played pranks and tricks on all kinds of creatures in exchange for food and drinks. Moreover, Jack made a deal with the Devil and therefore was not allowed into heaven or hell after he passed. Jack allegedly used a turnip lantern to find his way through the dark world he lived in and Jack-o-Lanterns were created to honour this famous legend. Nowadays, Jack-o-Lanterns are as much of a must-have decoration around Halloween as ghosts, cobwebs and candy corn!
Here a few fun facts about Jack-o-Lanterns:
Jack-o-Lanterns are an essential part of autumn celebrations, with many cultures around the world decorating them for various occasions. Did you know that Jack-o-Lanterns originally originated from Ireland? The Jack-o-Lantern is named from an old Irish legend about a blacksmith names Jack who tricked the devil. Additionally in the original version, Jack used coals out of hell instead of a candle to light his Jack-o-Lantern and today we carry on this tradition with our pumpkins. So next time you’re carving your Jack-o’- Lantern, think of Jack and honor his legendary tale!
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