Next came the pie tins lined with soft crust, and last of all the pies went into the oven.
That night as father and mother sat in front of the fire-place talking, a strange noise was heard. What could it be? Was it a groan? Was somebody hurt? There it was again, again, and again! It came from the front porch.
Father went to the window and drew aside the curtain. Then they saw something that made the smaller children shiver, but the older girls only laughed. The boys were not in the house.
There at the window, staring in and grinning horribly—was—well, what do you suppose? Yes it was the Jack-o’-lantern.
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Tuesday
Talk about Jack-o’-lanterns. If possible, make one in school, or show the children one.
Wednesday
Talk about Hallowe’en, and how the Jack-o’-lantern is used for decoration at that time.