The Story Behind Jack-o-Lanterns
Glowing faces, spooky grins, and candlelit porches! Jack-o-lanterns are the ultimate Halloween classic, but did you know they weren't always made of pumpkins? Before you build your own Plus-Plus masterpiece, learn the silly and slightly spooky history behind these glowing gourds.
Lantern legend: The name jack-o-lantern comes from old stories about a tricky character named Jack who wandered around with a tiny light.
Turnip beginnings: People in Ireland and Scotland carved faces into turnips and other root vegetables before pumpkins became the Halloween favorite.
Seed surprise: One pumpkin can hold hundreds of seeds, making the inside feel like a scoopable treasure chest.
