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turnip being carved into halloween jack-o-lantern. Traditionally in Ireland turnips or swedes were used to create the lanterns Stock Photo - Alamy
Native History Association - Jack-o-lanterns: Halloween's Native Icon - When you carve your pumpkin for Halloween this year, think about this: the first jack-o-lanterns were made with turnips. The custom originated in
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Halloween carving: Turnips not pumpkins, 10 pictures to show how turnips are far creepier than average pumpkins | The Scotsman
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