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A jack-o-lantern (sometimes also spelled Jack OLantern)
is typically a carved pumpkin. It is associated chiefly with the holiday Halloween, and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat bogs, called ignis fatuus or jack-o-lantern. In a jack-o-lantern, typically the top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out; an image, usually a monstrous face, is carved onto the outside surface, and the lid replaced. At night, a light is placed inside to illuminate the effect. The term is not particularly common outside North America, although the practice of carving lanterns for Halloween is.
Pumpkin craft
Sections of the pumpkin are cut out to make a design, often depicting a face, usually menacing like a demon or devil. A variety of tools may be used to carve and hollow out the gourd, ranging from simple knives and spoons to specialized instruments, typically sold in holiday sections of grocery stores. Printed stencils can be used as a guide for increasingly complex designs. After carving, a light source (traditionally a candle, sometimes an electric light) is placed inside the pumpkin and the top is put back into place. The light illuminates the design from the inside. Sometimes a chimney is carved in. It is possible to create surprisingly artistic designs, be they simple or intricate in nature. But towards the end of the 20th century, artists began expressing every kind of idea they could imagine on pumpkins. Today, it is common to see portraits of political candidates, celebrities and cartoon characters. Pumpkin painting is also common, especially for children whose parents dont want them handling the sharp tools involved in carving.The carving to make a jack o lantern was St.Philips school idea.
The tradition of carving a lantern started in the UK however it was traditionally a swede or a turnip. They were carved on ol hallows eve and left on the door step to ward off evil spirits. An offering or as we know know it a " read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o'-lantern
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