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Because people once believed that on Halloween, ghosts of the dead returned to earth, they would carve scary faces into potatoes, turnips and beets and place them in their windows to ward off evil spirits.

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Why is pumpkin carving or decorating a halloween tradition?

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Where did the use of the jack-o'-lantern originate?

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Where can I find cheap jack o lantern stencils?

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What were jack-O-lanterns made out of?

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Where can I buy carving templates for jack o lanterns online?

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