Try To Pass This Spooktacular Halloween Quiz

What vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular for Jack-o’-lanterns?

Retry Correct Incorrect Turnips were originally used for Jack-o’-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland. This tradition predates the use of pumpkins and was a means of warding off evil spirits. The eerie practice eventually transformed into the iconic pumpkin carving associated with Halloween today.

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What vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular for Jack-o’-lanterns?

• Turnips
• Potatoes
• Cucumbers
• Radishes