Jack‑O‑Lantern Roots: From Irish Turnips to Global Halloween Celebrations

Explore how a humble turnip carving from Irish and Scottish immigrants evolved into the pumpkin‑filled jack‑o‑lantern that lights streets worldwide, alongside the rise of trick‑or‑treating, candy commerce, film influence, and global cultural adaptation.

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