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The History of Jack-O'-Lanterns
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The History of Jack-O'-Lanterns

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Which vegetable were demonic faces originally carved out of to frighten away Jack's wandering soul?

  • Turnips (correct)
  • Potatoes
  • Pumpkins
  • Carrots
  • What was the reason behind Jack being sentenced to roam the earth for eternity?

  • He tricked the Devil for his own monetary gain (correct)
  • He angered the Celtic gods
  • He refused to follow God's commandments
  • He committed a serious crime
  • Why did Irish immigrants start carving jack-o'-lanterns from pumpkins in the U.S.?

  • Pumpkins were considered more festive than turnips
  • Pumpkins were easier to carve than turnips
  • Pumpkins had a stronger connection to Halloween
  • Pumpkins were cheaper and more readily available (correct)
  • What is the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is based on?

    <p>Samhain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of carving demonic faces in jack-o'-lanterns?

    <p>To scare away evil spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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