The History Of The Jack O' Lantern

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Well, we made it to another Halloween. But the real question as the night itself approaches is, how much do you really know about it? I, being a super nerd, can tell you I know quite a bit. Not because I am some history major or anything that is actually beneficial to me, but because I was a weird and creepy kid who wanted to know weird and creepy things. One of those things was learning the history behind the Jack O' Lantern. It intrigued me that they used to be carved out of turnips and used as actual lamps. Think about THAT the next time you think carving a giant pumpkin is difficult. At least it's not a turnip anymore.

I won't ruin any more for you, as this The History of the Jack O' Lantern put together by the History Channel, can do a much better job of informing you than I can. I will tell you this, though. It is a cool (albeit strange) bit of wisdom to carry with you, and this is coming from someone who has carried it with them for years (for no good reason other than it may have all built up to this exact moment).


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