Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in
the United States and other parts of the world.Gourd-like orange fruits
inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign
of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating
“jack-o’-lanterns”—the name comes from an Irish folktale about a man
named Stingy Jack—originated in Ireland, where large turnips and
potatoes served as an early canvas. Irish immigrants brought the
tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral
part of Halloween festivities. (SOURCE: http://www.history.com/topics/halloween/jack-olantern-history)
Here is a reading comprehension worksheet based on an article about the history of the jack-o'-lantern and the legend of "Stingy Jack".
Download: https://www.scribd.com/doc/244246856/Halloween-The-Legend-of-Stingy-Jack
Here is a reading comprehension worksheet based on an article about the history of the jack-o'-lantern and the legend of "Stingy Jack".
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