Types of Pumpkin Names:
- Pumpkin names reflecting characteristics
- Classic and unique pumpkin names
- Names in other cultures
The name Pumpkin means “pumpkin”. Pumpkins are known for size and round shape. Names reflect characteristics like “Big Max”, color like “Orange Smoothie”, or use like “Jack-o’-Lantern”. They identify varieties within groups. Classic names include Jack, Pumpkin, Harvest, and Autumn. To be unique, consider size, shape, color, or personality. Famous pumpkins include Cinderella’s carriage or Jack and the Beanstalk’s Jack.
Pumpkin Varieties and Uses:
- Cooking pumpkins
- Pumpkin colors and varieties
- Best varieties for growth
Mini pumpkins are gourds, like "Jack Be Little". Best cooking pumpkins include Casper, Cherokee Bush, Cinderella. Pumpkins come in orange, red, blue, white varieties. Sugar pumpkins are sweet, good for pies. Best varieties to grow include Casper and Cinderella. Categories help choose: size, shape, color, use. Jack-o-lantern is carved vegetable lantern for Halloween. Names can reflect appearance.
The Legend of Jack-o’-lantern:
Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America. Legend is about Stingy Jack not allowed into heaven when died. Spirit doomed to wander countryside, holding lantern to light the way. Irish carved scary faces out of turnips, representing “Jack of the Lantern”. In America, they used pumpkins, more plentiful than turnips in autumn. Symbolism is to frighten evil spirits. Must bear a lantern when leaving home, hanging one in front of the house. If someone comes, bribe with sweets – trick or treat.