Symbols & Decorations
Jack-o-Lantern
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="jack-o-lantern"></holidayfyi-glossary>A carved pumpkin with a lit candle inside, used as a Halloween decoration across North America and increasingly worldwide. The tradition derives from Irish and Scottish customs of carving turnips to ward off evil spirits during Samhain, adapted to pumpkins after emigration to America. Jack-o-lantern carving contests and festivals have become major autumn community events.