
Back to the Future: From turnips to pumpkins
The origin of the jack-o’-lantern dates back to Ireland and Celtic regions, where people originally carved scary faces into turnips (as well as potatoes and beets) to ward off wandering spirits during Samhain
Go back to Halloween’s roots and carve a turnip, charity suggests
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English heritage calls on revellers to re-embrace the original Irish jack-o’-lantern after heavy rain reduces pumpkin supply




