Jack O’ Lanterns; Did they originate in Irish folklore?
The Legend of “Stingy Jack”
By MURRAY MONTGOMERY
Staff WriterWhen it comes to the subject of Halloween, tales abound about how certain traditions got their start; carving pumpkins and making them into scary faces is one of those myths.According to the History Channel, “Pumpkins with ghoulish faces illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season.”It seems that the Irish started a tradition of carving…
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