pumpkin carving became a Halloween tradition

How pumpkin carving became a Halloween tradition
With glowing eyes and a crooked smile, jack-o-lanterns crop up every Halloween, but where did the tradition come from?
The origins of Halloween, from trick-or-treat to pumpkin carving
Supermarket shelves are buckling under the weight of pumpkins. Witch hats, cat ears and devil horns have been fetched down from the attic. There can only be one reason: Halloween, the spooky celebration observed every year on October 31,
Easy pumpkin carving ideas for kids this Halloween: Your ultimate guide
We've narrowed down what you need to know about pumpkin carving, including a step-by-step guide on how to carve pumpkin for beginners; what you might need to buy (from carving kit
10 pumpkin painting ideas for a mess-free Halloween display
All you need is paint, pumpkins, Mod Podge, and dinner napkins (yes, really) for this simple craft. First, paint your pumpkins white or blue to provide a neat background. Add some Mod Podge and cover the pumpkins with a thin layer of tissue, then finish the look by painting the stems gold.
How to Keep Pests and Bugs Away From Your Carved Pumpkins
It's no surprise that carved pumpkins are an attractive food source for common pests. We're covering natural repellants and different types of protective barriers that keep natural predators away (at least until November 1st).
What People Used to Carve For Halloween (Before Pumpkins)
Remember The Pumpkin Dance, The Internet’s Favorite Halloween Meme? We Talked To The Dude Who Did It
Matt Geiler may be best known for his impromptu Halloween dance on a local news station in 2006, but Complex wanted to find ...
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Brits issued Halloween warning over popular pumpkin tradition which could actually cause a lot of harm
Ecologist Andrew Ward from Arbtech explained: "Pumpkins are not a natural food source for most wildlife and can make animals ...
Teal Pumpkin Project provides alternative Halloween treats for kids with food allergies
Food Allergy Research & Education, also known as FARE, is encouraging homes to participated in the Teal Pumpkin Project this ...
WATCH: Bear trio caught on camera eating Halloween pumpkins at Asheville home
A family of black bears were caught on a surveillance camera having a tasty Halloween treat and rummaging through Amazon ...
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Teal Pumpkin Project offers alternative Halloween treat options to kids with food allergies
The Food Allergy nonprofit, FARE Teal Pumpkin is promoting how children can be included with food allergies during the ...
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How to keep Halloween inclusive for kids with allergies
Trick or treating is often associated with buckets of candy, but one organization is helping to make it inclusive for kids ...
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Save your pumpkin seeds this Halloween for health benefits
Discover the health benefits of pumpkin seeds, from reducing inflammation to improving sleep quality, as highlighted by ...
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Don't chuck that pumpkin after Halloween. NOCO Forestry would love to turn it into compost
Once Halloween is over, that pumpkin on your front porch may seem out of place. But instead of tossing it in a garbage tote, you might choose an environmentally friendly option. For the third ...
How does weather affect pumpkin carving, and when is the best time to make those Jack-O'-Lanterns?
KETV meteorologist Luke Vickery went out to Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch to discuss when the right time is to carve your ...