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What vegetables were originally the basis of Halloween lanterns?

In Ireland and Britain, Halloween lanterns in the form of a glowing head were traditionally made from turnips, beets or rutabagas. The more familiar gourds for lanterns began to be used by American immigrants in the 19th century.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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