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Which vegetable were demonic faces originally carved out of to frighten away Jack's wandering soul?
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?
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.?
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?
What is the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is based on?
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What is the purpose of carving demonic faces in jack-o'-lanterns?
What is the purpose of carving demonic faces in jack-o'-lanterns?
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