The

History of
PUMPKIN
CARVING
 HALLOWEEN
Halloween is a night for dressing up, telling
ghost stories, having spooky parties,
trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving.

What most people don't know is that

Halloween is actually based on an ancient
Celtic holiday known as Samhain
(pronounced "sow wan"), which means
"summer's end".
It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at
sundown on October 31st and going through to
sundown November 1st.
On this magical night, jack-o-lanterns,
carved from turnips or gourds,

were set on porches and in windows to welcome

deceased loved ones, but also to act as
protection against malevolent spirits.
Before carving the pumpking, let’s check your
knowledge about pumpkins.

Pumpkins are …
Vegetables
Fruits
 FRUITS!!!!

…Let’s start the carving process step by step

STEP 1: Get the pumpkin and the tools

• PUMPKIN

• TOOLS
- Knife and awl
- Spoon
- Gloves
- Template
- Black Marker
- Candle and light
STEP 2: Cut out the top with a knife
STEP 3: Put your gloves on and
scrape out the inside with a spoon
STEP 4: Draw a pattern with a marker
STEP 5: Transfer the pattern
STEP 6: Draw the pattern by pinning it
with the awl
STEP 7: Remove the pattern and connect
dots with a marker
STEP 8: Carve with a knife following the
lines
STEP 9: Light a candle and put it inside
the pumpkin
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VRUSHALI PATIL
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