Today’s question comes from Gabriel, who’s 10 years old. Gabriel asked, “why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?” Great question and something I was just wondering about myself! Pumpkins with spooky faces are one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but how did this tradition start? Let’s dig into the history of pumpkin carving, uncover the mystery behind the jack-o'-lantern and get some tips for picking the perfect Pumpkin.

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Why Do We Carve Pumpkins?