There are theories why the first people carved pumpkins. One, is the man teased the devil into a tree so he couldn't get out. When the man died the devil cursed his soul to walk the earth with a gourd lantern. Which then people started carving the pumpkins instead of gourds. Another is, people carve the pumpkins to keep away bad spirits.
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There are many sites that have pictures and instructions on carving pumpkins. You can also visit a specialty website, such as Zombie Pumpkins or Unique Scoop.
Pumpkins are a North American squash. When the tradition of carving turnips was brought to the Americas pumpkins were substituted because they were plentiful.
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Carving pumpkins is what is done at Halloween time. It means the top of the pumpkin is cut off in a way that it can be put back in its place, the inside is scooped out, and a "face" is cut into the pumpkin.
Yes, but it also included the carving of other root vegetables like turnips, parsnips, and potatoes before carved pumpkins came about.
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It originated in Ireland. They carved turnips to serve as lanterns as they went out on All Hallow's eve. In the US pumpkins and other squash were more common and used, evolving into the carving we have today.