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It causes the patterns that have been carved into the pumpkin to glow, giving them and ambient/ominous feel.
Also people used to believe that lights inside these they can ward off evil spirits and monsters.
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Carved jack-o'-lanterns was first placed outside the home to show what?
The carving of jack-o'-lanterns began around 10,000 or more years ago with gourds. It is believed to have began in Ireland.
What were jack-O-lanterns made out of?
Jack-o-Lanterns were originally made from turnips.
Out of what were jack-o-lanterns originally made?
Jack-o-Lanterns were originally made from turnips.
Why are the vegtable lanterns called jack o lanterns?
Because the worlds famous Jack O Lantern died and everybody puts the jack o lanterns in there window sell so that it reminds people about Jack O Lantern.
What is the popular food used to carve jack-o-lanterns?
Pumpkins are used to carve jack-o-lanterns.
What were jack-o-lanterns supposed to scare away?
Jack-o-lanterns were originally used to scare away vampires.
Where are the Jack o lanterns on mysims?
if you go into the forest and then go into the cave you will find a tree with jack o lanterns growing on it.
What is the plural form of jack-o'-lantern?
Jack-o-Lanterns
Are jack o lanterns poison?
No
Why do we carve jack-o-lanterns?
we carve jack o lanterns because stingy jack tricked the devil into going to hell and the smile is to represent jack's smile when he did
What are jack-o-lanterns suppose to scare away?
Jack-O-Lanterns are supposed to scare away demons and dead souls.
What were the first jack o lanters made of?
The common belief is that jack-o-lanterns originated in Ireland. The first jack-o-lanterns were carved out of turnips, potatoes and beets.
