Why Do We Carve Pumpkins on Halloween?

Every holiday has its traditions and Halloween is no exception. During this holiday, kids dress up in costume and go trick or treating, while others play pranks on each other. It is also common for them to carve pictures and faces into pumpkins. But where exactly did this tradition come from?

Want to learn more about pumpkins?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween/jack-olantern-history
http://www.livescience.com/32459-why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween.html

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