๐ŸŽƒHere are our amazing carved pumpkins from yesterday

๐ŸŽƒDear parents, here are our amazing carved pumpkins from yesterday, along with steps you can follow to carve your own and a story about the origins of Jack-Oโ€™-Lanterns๐Ÿ‚ As we carve our pumpkin masterpieces for Halloween, itโ€™s fascinating to uncover the centuries-old origins of the beloved Jack-Oโ€™-Lantern. ๐ŸŒŸ Believe it or not, this tradition traces back to Irish folklore. The legend tells of a man named Stingy Jack who was a notorious trickster. When he passed away, he couldnโ€™t enter heaven or hell. Instead, he roamed the dark with only a glowing coal inside a hollowed-out turnip to light his way. ๐ŸŒŒ When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they found pumpkins to be more abundant than turnips, and thus, the Jack-Oโ€™-Lantern as we know it was born. ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ So, as we illuminate our pumpkin pals, weโ€™re also keeping a piece of history alive, celebrating the spooky season with a nod to ancient customs. ๐ŸŽƒโœจ โ€œ๐ŸŽƒ Easy Steps to Carve a Pumpkin ๐ŸŒŸ 1๏ธโƒฃ Choose the perfect pumpkin: Find a plump, symmetrical pumpkin with a flat base. 2๏ธโƒฃ Cut the lid: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut around the stem at an angle. 3๏ธโƒฃ Scoop out the insides: Use a large spoon to remove the seeds and stringy bits. 4๏ธโƒฃ Design your face: Draw your design with a marker directly onto the pumpkin. 5๏ธโƒฃ Carve the face: Using a pumpkin carving kit or serrated knife, follow your design lines to cut out the features. 6๏ธโƒฃ Illuminate: Place a tealight or battery-operated candle inside for a warm, spooky glow. 7๏ธโƒฃ Lid back on: Set the lid at a slight angle to allow heat to escape. 8๏ธโƒฃ Display: Show off your masterpiece on your porch or window, and enjoy the Halloween spirit! ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ We have finalized our spooky month of October and weโ€™re ready for our fall theme! Interested in having English lessons with me? Send me a message! \#englishforkids #englishforchildren #speakingpractice #onlineenglish #onlineenglishforkids #halloween #halloweenforkids #science
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