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Why Do People Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?

Why Do People Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?

Learn how the pumpkin became a symbol of Halloween.
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    Why Do Americans Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
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    What's the history of this traditional Irish dish?
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