Why Did Pumpkins Replace Turnips on Halloween?

Before pumpkins became the face of Halloween, people in Ireland carved frightening lanterns from turnips. Why did this strange tradition begin, what does it have to do with the legend of Stingy Jack, and why did pumpkins eventually replace turnips in America? Discover how an old Irish custom crossed the Atlantic and transformed into one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween. This is What Objects Hide — where ordinary objects reveal extraordinary stories. #Halloween #HalloweenHistory #IrishFolklore #WhatObjectsHide