
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween? The Story Behind This Spooky Tradition
Pumpkin carving is one of all Halloweens most cherished traditions. Each October human beings rework pumpkins into ghoulishly grinning lanterns setting them on porches windowsills and doorsteps to usher inside the Halloween spirit. But where did this practice originate and why can we carve pumpkins specifically? The story stretches again centuries and intertwines with historical…