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Irish folktales from ages ago have inspired annual traditions. Carved pumpkins are lit up in porches and doorways almost everywhere throughout the Halloween season. What many people consider to be a delightful annual custom actually has a long history and has its origins in Ireland. An old Irish folktale claims that Stingy Jack, who played pranks on the devil and thereafter roamed the earth as a ghost, is to blame for the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns.

Disclaimer: The following data and information has been gathered by researching the current scenarios. It is only used for educational and recreational purposes. Methane gas from pumpkins in landfills fuels climate change. Pumpkin carving is one of the Halloween season's most enjoyable customs in my opinion.

The Animal Shelter of Sullivan County continues with its second annual Pumpkin Fest at 1200 Volunteer Parkway in Bristol - at the intersection of Holston Drive. The Pumpkin Fest is a fundraiser for the nonprofit animal shelter. This season they're selling pumpkins in all shapes, colors, and sizes, gourds, straw bales, fodder shocks, and seasonal flowers. You'll also see displays for photo spots desired for your family and pet photos in seasonal decor.

The Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns in Denver, Colorado delights all ages on a glowing trail of over 7,000 magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. Come with Colorado Martini as we explore the attraction.

Join the Spunky Princess as she explores the Pumpkin Patch at Tanaka Farms Hana Field in Costa Mesa California.

We found a great pumpkin patch at Davidson United Methodist Church in Davidson, NC. It was a great place to get some pumpkin pictures with our daughter! There are some great photo opportunities for your kids and family, and the prices on their pumpkins are really good! We just love this time of year!

This post is not sponsored and does not contain any affiliate content. In the Carolinas, the weather is cooling and it's starting to feel like fall - time to pick some pumpkins! We were so impressed by our experience picking pumpkins any Nix Pumpkin Patch, right across the state line into North Carolina from Upstate South Carolina. This pumpkin patch offers you-pick opportunities as well as already-cut pumpkins that would be perfect for fall home decor.

Autumn Decorations at Blake's Orchard & Cider MillHeather Raulerson. Autumn is my favorite time when the leaves start changing colors, temperatures become cooler, and orchards are ripe with apples ready to be picked. One of the greatest pastimes for the midwest is to visit cider mills in the fall, pick apples and pumpkins, walkthrough giant corn mazes, and take home some delicious apple cider and doughnuts. Here are some of the best Southeast Michigan Cider Mills you must visit this fall.

It’s fall season everyone and even this little guy knows it.

Volume 42-Tag Along With Me on My Sometimes Boring Sometimes Interesting Sometimes Humorous Journey Through Life. Welcome back. To my journal. Almost daily. Well not quite that often. It’s been a few weeks since my last entry. September is upon us and moving along quickly. The weather has still been quite warm but you can tell that Fall is approaching. The leaves on the trees are starting to show hints of gaining color and more cool days are finding their way into the mix. Since we cannot change the weather or the seasons, we might as well embrace the changes. Have you started your fall decorating yet? We are just getting started at our house.

Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater at Knott's Scary Farm

When you think of the crisp, nostalgic season of Fall, many family-fun activities come to mind. A New England favorite has always been hayrides down on the farm. Along with apple picking and pumpkin carving, hayrides are still a seasonal favorite for many Connecticut families and something to look forward to every year. The nutmeg state's many farms that offer hayrides will also offer other family-fun activities, such as corn mazes, face painting, and apple cider making.

Visiting the annual RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.