Jaunty Jack O’Lanterns & Squashed Secrets- Pumpkin

This week we're rounding out our Monster Mash with a plant you all know and love- pumpkin. Whether you're hoping we get into Jack O' Lantern legend, medical oddities, or creepy kid's rhymes- this one has you covered.

Sources: 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037735/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Peter,_Pumpkin_Eater

https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins

https://www.agfoundation.org/news/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMIdIDkYhhPJJdeHM6wR8I6DEhtjBB4nhl0NxGnxpLiyqvjKWkdviiQaAjtZEALw_wcB

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CUPE

https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/10/giant-largest-pumpkin-world-record-2023.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin#:~:text=A%20pumpkin%20is%20a%20cultivated,different%20squashes%20of%20varied%20appearance.

https://www.cafarmtrust.org/pumpkins-the-origin-of-jack-olanterns/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=21588695900&utm_content=171333584612&utm_term=&utm_medium=709797274315&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKAOR9_pKnRYCirC-tFw0zy017rdWFSAgYvhjWE1vZwq97m6It-Ko0aAgYvEALw_wcB

https://lldf.blogg.lu.se/debunking-a-myth-by-chunking-the-etymology-of-pumpkin/

https://nsuok.edu/heritage/three-sisters-legend.aspx

https://www.appleholler.com/the-great-pumpkin-facts-legends-and-lore/

https://www.mortonpumpkinfestival.org/

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*Disclaimer- This content is for entertainment purposes only. I am just a lady who likes plants, which in no way qualifies me to give you advice on well...anything, really. As always, please consult with your medical care team before making any changes to your diet or medications. *