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Sara Portnoy|General Knowledge|3 Feb 2025

Where does the term “jack-o-lantern” come from?

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Retry Correct Incorrect The origin of the Jack-o’-lantern lies in Irish folklore about a chap man named Stingy Jack. When Irish immigrants brought the tradition to the United States, they embraced pumpkins, creating the iconic symbol of Halloween.
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Where does the term “jack-o-lantern” come from?

  • France
  • Scotland
  • Ireland
  • England
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