Jack o’ Lanterns: The Folklore Behind the Carved Pumpkin
The carved pumpkin on the porch descends from an Irish legend about Stingy Jack and from lanterns cut into turnips, not pumpkins. Here is the folklore and how pumpkins took over.
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Dressing as a Classic Witch: From Folklore to Costume
The pointed hat, broom, and cauldron each have tangled histories, and some popular origin stories are disputed. Here is what the record actually supports about the classic witch costume.
The Evolution of the Fairy Tale Princess Costume
The sparkly ball gown is a modern invention layered onto very old tales. Here is how the fairy tale princess costume evolved from folklore to film.