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The ceremonial demise of my first Jack-o'-lantern
Just in case you are interested, Halloween is based on an Celtic holiday known as Samhain which means "summer's end". This was a night to honour the deceased and jack-o-lanterns carved from turnips or gourds, were used to welcome deceased loved ones and provide protection against malevolent spirits. When European settlers arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and so the perfect choice for jack-o-lanterns..

Coffee Can Lantern!
A DIY project by these lovely people. www.designspongeonline.com/2010/07/diy-project-karens-cof... I guess I'm not a DIY person, yet. I got blisters all over my thumbs from hammering nails!.

diy mini pumpkin votive holders
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diy candle lantern

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