Smiling Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern
A carved autumn pumpkin with triangular facial features stands upright.
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A carved pumpkin lantern with a cheerful smile
A large, classic jack-o'-lantern rests upright in a standing position. The carved squash displays pointed triangular eye cutouts, a matching small triangular nose, and a wide grinning mouth. At the very top, a sturdy stem points upward from the center of the pumpkin crown.
The origins and science of autumn pumpkins
Pumpkins are technically botanical berries known as pepos that belong to the gourd family alongside cucumbers and squashes. The tradition of carving faces into root vegetables began centuries ago in Ireland, where people carved turnip lanterns before switching to native American pumpkins. Healthy pumpkin skins get their bright orange coloration from carotenoid pigments, which are natural organic compounds produced during ripening.
Authentic colors of carved pumpkins
- Pumpkin outer skin: deep orange, pale yellow-orange, or muted rust
- Top stem: woody brown or dried olive green
- Carved inner cavity: warm glowing yellow or pale cream
- Inner pulp lining: soft yellowish-orange fiber