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The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition
Many of the immigrants responsible for the popularity of the jack-o’-lantern in the United Statesand its namewere Irish, what with Samhain’s Celtic origins. “Stingy Jack is a later Irish ...
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Explainer: Halloween’s origins and famous traditions, from trick-or-treating to jack-o’-lanterns
Halloween is said to have originated more than 2,000 years ago from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain ... there is nothing more recognisable than a jack-o’-lantern; in fact, pumpkin ...