Halloween Pumpkin Coloring Pages

Halloween pumpkins, also known as "Jack-o'-lanterns," are one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday.

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1. The story of Jack-o'-lantern: The tradition of pumpkin carving originated in Ireland, where people carved faces in turnips or beets and placed a burning piece of coal or candle in them to ward off evil spirits. After arriving in North America, immigrants discovered that pumpkins were ideal for carving, which led to the current tradition.
2. How to choose a good pumpkin: For best results when carving, it is advisable to choose a pumpkin with smooth skin, a stable base and no rot or bruises.
3. How long will the pumpkin last: Once carved, pumpkin can last from a few days to a week, depending on conditions. To prolong its shelf life, you can store it in a cool place and avoid direct sunlight.
4. Security: Instead of a real candle, you can use electric LED candles, which are safer, especially if the pumpkin will stand in a place accessible to children.
5. Use of pulp: Once the flesh is cut from the pumpkin, it can be used to prepare various dishes, such as pumpkin pie, soup or roasted pumpkin seeds.
6. Cultural significance: In Anglo-Saxon countries such as the US, Canada and the UK, pumpkin carving is a common tradition. In recent years, this tradition has been gaining popularity in other countries as well.
7. Importance to the economy: Pumpkin season is an important time for many farmers, especially in the United States, where Halloween is widely celebrated. Pumpkin sales generate significant revenue.
8. Size and weight: Halloween pumpkins can range in size from small ones that fit in the palm of your hand to giant specimens weighing hundreds of pounds.
9. Types of pumpkins: There are many varieties of pumpkins. Varieties with orange skin and large size are often used for Halloween, but there are also white, green or yellow pumpkins.
10. Inspirations: Modern pumpkin carving is not limited to simple faces. Many people are creating real works of art, depicting famous characters, scenes from movies or intricate designs.

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1. The origin of the Jack-o'-lantern: The tradition of carving faces in pumpkins and placing a candle in them originated in Ireland. According to legend, there was a man named Jack who tricked the devil and was punished with eternal wandering with a lantern made of coal. The Irish used turnips to create lanterns, but after resettling in America, they discovered that pumpkins were ideal for this purpose.
2. Why are pumpkins orange?: Pumpkins contain beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. It is beta-carotene that gives pumpkin its characteristic orange color.
3. Not just orange: Although the classic Halloween pumpkins are orange, there are different varieties of pumpkins in white, green, yellow and even blue!
4. Largest pumpkin: Every year competitions are held for the largest pumpkin. Record-breaking pumpkins can weigh more than 1,000 kilograms!
5. Pumpkin in the kitchen: Although many pumpkins are used as Halloween decorations, they can also be eaten. Pumpkin is an ingredient in many dishes, such as pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup and pumpkin puree.
6. Pumpkin seeds: It's not just pumpkin flesh that is edible! Many people roast pumpkin seeds, which are tasty and rich in magnesium, iron and fiber.
7. American tradition: Although pumpkins are grown all over the world, the United States dominates pumpkin production. Illinois is called the "pumpkin capital."
8. Symbolism of the pumpkin: In many cultures, the pumpkin has been a symbol of abundance and fertility, not just a part of the Halloween holiday.
9. Pumpkins in literature: The pumpkin appears in many cultural stories, from the tale of Cinderella, where a pumpkin is transformed into a carriage, to various nursery rhymes and stories.
10. Time to grow: Most pumpkin varieties take between 85 and 125 days to mature. This means that if you want to have pumpkins for Halloween, you should start planting them in early summer.