Going back to the roots: History of Jack-O'-Lanterns

The tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns has deep roots in Irish folklore and the term itself takes its name from the legend of Stingy Jack. But long before pumpkins became a sign of Halloween, people across Ireland carved scary faces into the humble turnip.

Video produced by Ellenoor Shameli

Presented by Darryl Laiu

31 October 2024

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