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The pumpkin, everyones favorite gourd | By Katie Rath * WCnewsmagazine When most people think of Halloween, they think of costumes. trick- or-treating, parties, and jack olanterns. But have you ever wondered why the carved pumpkin is a Halloween tradition? The Irish brought the concept of the carved pumpkin to America. But the original Jack OLantern was not a pumpkin. The Jack OLantern legend goes back hundreds of years in Irish history. Stingy Jack was a miserable, old drunk who liked to play tricks on everyone, including family, friends, and even the Devil himself. One day, Jack tricked the Devil into climbing up an apple tree. Once the Devil was swinging among the branches, Jack hurriedly placed crosses around the trunk of the tree. The Devil was then unable to get down. Jack made the Devil promise not to take his soul when he died. Once the Devil promised not to take his soul, Jack removed the crosses and let him down. Many years later, when Jack finally died, he went to the gates of heaven and was told by Saint Peter that he was too mean and too cruel and had led a worthless life on earth. He was not allowed to enter heaven. He then went down to hell and again met the Devil. The Devil honored his old promise and would not allow him to enter hell. Jack had nowhere to go but to wander forever in the darkness between heaven and hell. He asked the Devil how he could leave, as he had no light to guide him. The Devil tossed him an ember from the flames of hell to help him light his way. Jack placed the ember in a hollowed out turnip, which he happened to be carrying. From that day onward, Jack roamed the earth without a resting place, lighting his way as he went with his Jack OLantern. On All Hallows Eve, the Irish hollowed out turnips, rutabagas, gourds, potatoes and beets. They placed a light in them to ward off evil spirits and keep Stingy Jack away. These were the original jack olanterns. In the 1800s the Irish immigrants began to immigrate into America and quickly discovered that pumpkins were bigger and easier to carve out, so they began to use those for jack olanterns. The story is great, but what if you want to share in the Irish tradition and carve your own pumpkin? Here a few basic tips: When picking out your pumpkin, decide your design before you buy. Medium-sized pumpkins work best for most stencils. Very large pumpkins can support intricate designs and can be used for centerpieces. Small pumpkins are good for traditional faces and can be cut quickly. It's up to you how you want to design your jack o'lantern. There are many websites you can visit to print out stencils, or you can just draw one of your own. The classic triangle eyes and jagged tooth grin are still popular, even among the most creative. Make sure you have more than one cutting knife so your blade doesnt dull and you have a variety of tools to choose from. Long, thin-bladed boning knives work well. Paring knives are also good for smaller work. Cut the top of your pumpkin using a long-bladed knife. The hole should be about two-thirds the diameter of the pumpkin. Make sure you cut with your knife tip pointing towards the center to prevent the top from Slipping in. You may also find that cutting in a notch will help hold the top on the pumpkin. Clean out the seeds and goo completely, unless you are fond of sending your carved creation Lp in flames the moment you seta candle inside. For a tasty treat, put aside the seeds to clean and then roast in the oven. Sprinkle them with salt and bake at 300 for about 45 minutes. They should be done by about the time you finish carving. Scrape the bottom of the pumpkin level so you can stand a light up. There are many methods of lightingapumpkin. Candles are the most common, but you can also use a glow stick or a pumpkin light (available at most stores this time of year). Please remember your dormscodeswhen it comes to fire. When you've finished your jack o'lantern, you can decorate it or paint it if you like. Painting makeup or a costume on your pumpkin makes it look festive and gives you a chance to be_ imaginative. Whether you've never carved a pumpkin or youre still trying to master your technique, jack o'lanterns are a fun way to celebrate Halloween and the fall season. And next time you see or make a jack o'lantern, remember the Story behind it! Happy carving! Story courtesy of www.pumpkinnook.com. photo by: matt aycock newsmagazine 15]

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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.
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  - Date original: 2007-11-08
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  - Dimension: 14" x 11.5"
  - Pages: 32
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  - Jackson County (N.C.)
  - Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  - HL_WesternCarolinian_2007-11-08_Vol72_No07
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  - Western Carolina University Hunter Library

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