Tag Archives: Willo the Wisp

The Legend of Jack O’ Lantern

Posted on October 12, 2015 by edmooneyphotography

Every October, carved pumpkins begin to peer out from porches and doorsteps. These orange coloured fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign that the Halloween season has begun. However this was not always the … Continue reading →

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Turnips, Pumpkins and a man called Jack…..

Posted on October 5, 2014 by edmooneyphotography

We can blame our American friends for keeping this tradition alive, although much of our Samhain celebrations have been commercialized and corrupted over the years, a flicker of truth which lies just beneath the surface of Halloween can tell a … Continue reading →