

True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. People have been making jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. READ MORE: How Trick-or-Treating Became a Halloween Tradition The Legend of "Stingy Jack" Paper crafts make terrific and simple Halloween decorations that. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities. pumpkin face Jack-o-Lantern Faces Cut and Paste Crafts. The practice of decorating jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as early canvasses. In fact, the name, jack-o'-lantern, comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. See more ideas about jack o lantern faces, jack o lantern, halloween fun. Pumpkins with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. Explore Vickie Winningham's board 'Jack o lantern faces', followed by 319 people on Pinterest.
