what are some information on halloween and pumpkins on halloween? How did they become traditions things lk tht

Answer 1

Carving pumpkins dates back to 18th-century Ireland, when a mean and nasty blacksmith named Jack died was denied entry into heaven. Because he had made a deal with the Devil he could not go to hell either. So Jack’s spirit was condemned to wander the earth for eternity. But one request the devil did grant Jack was to give him something to light his way, a burning coal ember placed inside a carved out turnip. Thus, the tradition of the Jack O’ Lantern was born. People in Ireland carved out turnips and illuminated them with candles and placed them in a window or on a gate post outside the house on Halloween night to keep Jacks spirit away. The custom was continued by millions of Irish emigrants to America who carved out pumpkins because they were a lot more plentiful than turnips.

The tradition of dressing up comes from the Celtic feast of 'Oiche na Sprideanna' (Spirit Night), when the dead were honoured and feasted. The Celts believed that the living and the dead were at their closest on this night but that evil spirits might also attempt to collect as many souls as they could. So they disguised themselves as members of the spirit world to confuse any devils that might be about. The evil spirits, when they saw them would think that they were dead already.

Answer 2

See the website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_traditions

and also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o%27-lantern

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