According an Irish myth Stingy Jack, tricked the Devil for his own monetary gain. When Jack died, God didn’t allow him into heaven, and the Devil didn’t let him into hell, so Jack was sentenced to roam the earth for eternity with only a carved-out turnip and a coal inside for light.
Which decorative item is associated with this time of the year comes from this legend?
Show AnswerJack-o’-lantern, a carved lantern, most commonly made from a pumpkin or a root vegetable such as a rutabaga or turnip
Happy Halloween!
