Multiple choice

In what country did carving jack o’ lanterns originate?

  1. United States

  2. Ireland

  3. England

  4. Germany

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The tradition of carving jack o' lanterns originated in Ireland, where people originally carved menacing faces into turnips or beets to frighten away evil spirits. When Irish immigrants moved to America, they began using native pumpkins instead.