Pumpkin carving originated from an ancient Celtic holiday called Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. On this day, they would carve faces into turnips and gourds and place them in windows and porches to welcome deceased loved ones and ward off evil spirits. Pumpkin carving is now a Halloween tradition where the steps include cutting off the top, scooping out the insides, drawing a pattern, carving the design, and lighting a candle inside the hollowed pumpkin. The document then outlines the step-by-step process for carving a pumpkin.

1. The History of PUMPKIN CARVING

3. It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. On this magical night, jack-o-lanterns , carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones , but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits.

4. Before carving the pumpking, let’s check your knowledge about pumpkins. Pumpkins are … Vegetables Fruits

7. STEP 2: Cut out the top with a knife

8. STEP 3: Put your gloves on and scrape out the inside with a spoon

9. STEP 4: Draw a pattern with a marker

10. STEP 5: Transfer the pattern

11. STEP 6: Draw the pattern by pinning it with the awl

12. STEP 7: Remove the pattern and connect dots with a marker

13. STEP 8: Carve with a knife following the lines

14. STEP 9: Light a candle and put it inside the pumpkin

16. 3º Diversificación: Sonia cutting the top of the pumpkin

17. Antonio scooping the inside

18. Iván pinning the pattern

19. Raquel gazing adoringly….

20. Antonio cutting the mouth

21. Antonio cutting with his own knife

22. Cutting the eyes

23. Admiration

24. Well done!

25. Judit showing us their jack-o-lantern

26. The Jack-o-lantern showing us the class

27. Happy Halloween!

28. Goodbye!