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History.com has the story:
The practice of carving Jack o Lanterns originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree's bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.
Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern."
In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack's lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o'lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack o'lanterns.
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∙ 9y agoPumpkins are called jack-o-lantern because they resemble the light that flickers over peat bogs. The bogs are called jack-o-lanterns or will-o-the-wisp.
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∙ 10y agoA "jack o'lantern" referred to a bog light, a phenomenon associated with marsh gas. It is also known as a "will o'the wisp."
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Are there any jackolantern stencils that do not require candles?
No, there is not any type of Halloween jackolantern stencils since all jackolantern stencils do require candles. Candles help to light up the hard work put into creating a jackolantern.
What geometric shape starts with the letter j?
Jackolantern
What does has sand in it mean?
Its a farting jackolantern with ears the size of manhatten
Who bought the jackolantern to America?
the irish to ward off the spirts
How do you get a jackolantern in viva piniata?
all you need to do is get a pumpkin then you need to go to the village then you go to barts exchange go on bronze put your coursor on the pumpkin press a then again then walla a jackolantern.
What are some fun jackolatern stencils that we can try?
One of my favorite Jackolantern styles is to use the inside of the pumpkin in the Jackolantern. Once you have stenciled the pumpkin, take some of the insides and spread them around to add to the gore.
Multi things with the letter j?
Jello, jail,jacket,jackolantern,and jewelery.
How can you use jackolantern stencils to create Halloween decorations?
Using jackolantern stencils over orange and black construction paper can be a good way to decorate for Halloween at home. They can also be used over tissue paper to add a more eery appearance.
What website could I use to print off jackolantern stencils?
A number of free stencils can be found at this site: www.pumpkinlady.com/pattern.htm. Many other websites also include free stencils.
Do you know any websites that specializes in selling Jack o Lantern templates?
The best website for jackolantern templates is at jackyourlantern dot com. They have many to choose from and you can save and print them. Then you can carve away.
What places sell jackolantern stencils?
You can turn your pumpkin into something wild and crazy using stencils. For additional information, please see: www.squidoo.com �ۼ Topics �ۼ Holidays & Celebrations �ۼ Halloween
A scary pumpkin that rhymes with burn?
The pumpkin that made your stomach churn was full of eerie, orange glowing concerns. It cackled and grinned with a flame inside that could make your soul yearn.
