Multiple choice

Which vegetable were Jack O Lanterns originally made out of?

  1. watermelons

  2. squash

  3. apples

  4. turnips

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The tradition of carving Jack O Lanterns originated in Ireland, where people originally carved turnips or potatoes to ward off spirits. Pumpkins were later adopted after the tradition spread to North America.