- Jack-o' lanterns were not always pumpkins! They were first carved gourds and turnips. They were used as protections against spirits. It went like this until settlers from Europe discovered that pumpkins are much easier to carve.
Here is a neat website about Jack o' lanterns: http://www.albee.org/halloween/jackolantern.htm
Here is another neat website about Halloween itself:http://www.life123.com/holidays/halloween/halloween-history-traditions/halloween-history.shtml
Now I will share a Halloween picture:
Lanie and Paige came over yesterday for a Halloween practice run. Here we are: Paige is a Grecian Princess, I am an angel (what else? :)), and Lanie is a cowgirl.
Happy Halloween!
Ooooohhhhhh .. you all look so good in your Halloween outfits .. we are getting dressed today too .. I love all hallows eve so much ..
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Kelsyee
Of course you're an angel, Frankie! Those links were a great read. Lanie and Paige look adorable too. The costumes really suit them.
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Last night I watched a show on the History Channel about the history of Halloween. It was really interesting.
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