Name: History of the Jack O’ Lantern
Duration: 69
Description: Steve Clark, the world's fastest pumpkin carver, takes us through some of his more intricate carvings.

Steve Clark, the world's fastest pumpkin carver, takes us through some of his more intricate carvings.

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History of the Jack O’ Lantern

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<p>Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. Over the centuries, Halloween transitioned from a pagan ritual to a day of parties, costumes, jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating for kids and adults.</p>


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