The first and only jack-o-lantern I have ever had, was carved by the chef that I worked with when I lived in London many years ago. I took it home to our house where he sat grinning for a week. The many friends who came and went that week, affectionately called him Jack.
"Hi Jack", they would say as they walked past, and gave him a little pat on the head.
or
"Jack, you scared me!"
Yesterday we bought our first ever carving pumpkin. We are more than ready to start a new tradition in this family. Miss Moo Moo is already hiding around corners and under tables, scaring the bejeebers out of me. She is also walking about the house under blankets and sheets being spooky.
People in Australia, have only started celebrating Halloween in recent years. It is hard to set new traditions for a something that you have never celebrated before. I guess we'll start by carving our pumpkin and make up the rest as we go along. Over the coming years we will find what fits best for our family on Halloween. I'd say it will have something to do with dressing up, scary stories and spooky food.
