Make this Halloween a time to remember by carving a scary Halloween Jack O Lantern with your friends and family. Below we have everything you need to know about Halloween pumpkins. So get your carving tools out and see who can create the most intricate and inventive pumpkin this Halloween.
History of the Jack O Lanterns
Pumpkins were originally carved to keep away evil spirits on the night of Halloween. Usually a scary face is cut out and a candle is placed inside so that the face glows throughout the night. This tradition started in Scotland Ireland; however they would use turnips and place them on their doorsteps. When the tradition moved to the US, pumpkins were used because they were the most available vegetables and were easier to carve. We now use Jack O Lanterns to decorate our homes and to attract trick or treaters.
How to Carve a Pumpkin
Get creative and start carving a pumpkin by following our easy step by step instructions.
You will need:
Pumpkin
Black marker pen
Ice cream scoop
Sharp knife
Instructions:
Cut the top of the pumpkin with a knife (Slightly slant when you cut, this is so you can use it as a lid)
Remove the pulp with an ice cream scoop.
With a black marker pen, draw out a face on the pumpkin.
Cut around the lines with a knife.
Place a candle in the bottom and put the lid back on.
Maureen
halloween expert