5 Questions
Which vegetables were originally used to carve lanterns in Ireland and the British Isles?
Turnips
What was the purpose of carving lanterns from vegetables in the past?
To scare away evil spirits
What is the origin of the term 'jack-o'-lantern'?
It comes from an Irish folktale
Why was 'Stingy Jack' condemned to wander the Earth?
For tricking the Devil
Why did Irish immigrants start carving lanterns from pumpkins in the United States?
Pumpkins were more readily available than turnips
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