Sometimes i find it better to not know. Makes me feel kind of like a fool for just going along with dumb ass traditions

This is all true and more. We've now dropped the turnip and adopted the pumpkin big time. Soon it'll be as Irish as the potato is that is also from the Americas.

I love this tradition!! I love Halloween!! I love to see all the little kiddies all dressed up, looking for candy!!

The Tinker of Ballingarry and His Three Wishes by Jeremiah Curtin.
This is the story you want to read.

Balligarry is in Limerick.

Sometimes i find it better to not know. Makes me feel kind of like a fool for just going along with dumb ass traditions

Tradition is a very important aspect in every nation roots. It is not supose to be wise or fool,or even make us more clever. Please Dont be so poor...

Allhallowmas was the routine
For honoring saints and their scene,
Though the meaning in time
Has become less sublime:
It's the day that's après Halloween.

Mike Scholtes

I thought the halloween roots, has its beginning in the USA, Right Hand. good to know. Obrigado.

The pumpkins I carve go awry
No matter how often I try.
I hear "Oh, my gosh!"-es
When folk see my squashes.
"Just smash 'em and make pumpkin pie!"

Jacqui Brown (Jacqueline Brown)