Why Is a Jack O' Lantern Named Jack? The Legend of Stingy Jack

Every October, millions of pumpkins are carved into glowing faces. But do you know the dark legend of the man who gave them their name? Meet Stingy Jack—a man so cunning he managed to trap the Devil himself. This classic folktale explains why Jack is forced to wander the night with nothing but a hollowed-out turnip and a coal from the fires of Hell. Read the full story and see the history here :

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This episode is 15:55 long.

This episode was published on Nov 18, 2025.

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