Halloween is only weeks away, and people are starting to brain storm creative pumpkin carving ideas. The Jack o’ lantern has become an integral part of the spooky ‘holiday’ and has even spread beyond North America.
A decade ago, pretty much the only reason pumpkins were bought in Germany was to make a harvest dish like squash soup. Today, it’s not uncommon to see the glowing eyes of a cleverly carved pumpkin glowing back from an apartment window, or the cheeky smile spreading warmth from a porch on a crisp October night.
Regardless of where you are, Halloween can be a fun time to celebrate. As it’s not attached to any major religious beliefs, it’s a time of year anyone can celebrate.
What a great excuse to get creative! For some really cool pumpkin carving ideas, check out the slideshow below.
21 Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas
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Stars Wars Pumpkins
Spooky Sith-O-Lanterns
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Extreme Pumpkins
Coolest Carvings & Contests
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Evil Vegetable Body Art
10 Killer Pumpkin Tattoos
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Political Pumpkins
Obamalanterns & Sarah Palinkins
15
Sculptural Pumpkins
Carving With Props
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Geek Pumpkins
Jack o' Lanterns for Gamers
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Harry Potter Pumpkins
Muggles Celebrating Halloween
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Big Mac Pumpkin
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Extreme Halloween Exteriors
10 Pumpkin Houses
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Nail-Studded Jack o' Lanterns
Extreme Pumpkins (UPDATE)
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Modern Art Pumpkins
From Louis Vuitton to Graffiti-Inspired Jack-o'-Lanterns
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Floating Jack o' Lanterns
The Pumpkin Boat
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Partisan Pumpkins
Political Jack o' Lanterns from Both Parties
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Giant Pumpkin Growing
The Next Hip Hobby?
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The Danger of Giant Pumpkins
691kg Beast Squashes Opposition (Halloween Special)
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Turkey in a Box
A Thanksgiving Pumpkin
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DIY Light-Sensitive Jack o' Lanterns
High-Tech Halloween Decor
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Undecided Voter Pumpkins
Politically Confused Jack'o'Lanterns
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DIY Wind-Up Jack o' Lanterns
Make Your Own Musical Pumpkins
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Autumnal Ice Creams
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Festive Fall Hand Pies
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Low-Cost Halloween Candies
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Green Monster-Inspired Smoothies
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