( Mix 93-1 ) It's tradition for many families in Texas to create a Jack-O'-Lantern for Halloween . Looking through all the pumpkins in the pumpkin patch for that perfect one is just part of the fun. Whether it's tall and slender, short and squatty, or one with natural imperfections, they'll all make for a great carved pumpkin.
The Messy but Fun Part of Pumpkin Carving
Once you get it home, though, you've gotta clean it out. Cutting out all the seeds and guts is satisfying for some and totally disgusting for others because it's a rather slimy job. Once cleaned out, though, you have a fresh palette for you to display and utilize your pumpkin carving skills.
From simple triangle eyes, nose, and jagged mouth to an intricate design with a cat under a moon or a witch face of some kind,