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pumpkin carving originated in the Americas of a necessity. the plant is native to the new world.
Irish immigrants found them much easier to make into lanterns than the turnips that had been used in like fashion in the old world.
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The tradition of pumpkin carving was brought to America by Irish immigrants. In Ireland, they originally carved turnips and used candles to ward off evil spirits, but when they arrived in America, they found that pumpkins were more readily available and easier to carve, thus popularizing the tradition.
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What are 3 ways pumpkins are used in America?
pumpkin pie, carving, and making salted pumpkin seeds.
What are different types of carving?
wood carving ,pumpkin carving
Why is pumpkin carving or decorating a halloween tradition?
There are a lot of thing fun about pumpkin carving.
How to make pumpkin faces with the kids?
Go to the store and buy pumpkin carving kits. Pumpkin carving kits come equipped with patterns that you can draw onto the pumpkin and then tools that you can use to carve the pumpkin.
Are there printable pumpkin carving templates online?
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/pumpkin-carving/printable-pumpkin-stencils/ This site is one of many that offers free printable pumpkin carving templates. There are dozens of designs on this site alone, offering a lot of uniqueness.
What is better for carving or decorating a foam craft pumpkin or a real pumpkin?
A craft Pumpkin
Is pumpkin carving worldwide?
yes
What was the first pumpkin carving?
turnips
What is Hebrou?
1 what year did pumkin carving begin? 2 is pumpkin carving done all over the world 1 what year did pumkin carving begin? 2 is pumpkin carving done all over the world
What can you use the leftovers from carving a jack o'lantern for?
Pumpkin Pie. Pumpkin Gratin.
Average price of a pumpkin?
The average carving pumpkin costs around $5.
Where can I download free pumpkin carving templates online?
You can find pumpkin carving templates at http://www.ehow.com/halloween/templates.html. You can find more at http://www.rd.com/slideshows/12-free-printable-pumpkin-carving-stencils/. You just download and print.
