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Which vegetables were originally used to carve lanterns in Ireland and the British Isles?
Which vegetables were originally used to carve lanterns in Ireland and the British Isles?
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Turnips (correct)
- Pumpkins
What was the purpose of carving lanterns from vegetables in the past?
What was the purpose of carving lanterns from vegetables in the past?
- To scare away evil spirits (correct)
- To decorate the streets
- To celebrate Halloween
- To light up the houses
What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?
What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?
- It comes from a British folktale
- It comes from a Scottish folktale
- It comes from an American folktale
- It comes from an Irish folktale (correct)
Why was 'Stingy Jack' condemned to wander the Earth?
Why was 'Stingy Jack' condemned to wander the Earth?
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Why did Irish immigrants start carving lanterns from pumpkins in the United States?
Why did Irish immigrants start carving lanterns from pumpkins in the United States?
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