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story by Gaye Winter
Pumpkins certainly do signal the arrival of autumn! The pumpkin is so popular that Charles Perrault incorporated it into his version of “Cinderella” by having it turn into Cinderella’s carriage. There has always been some magic associated with pumpkins as we carve them into Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween to ward off evil spirits.
Pumpkins are usually harvested in September as well as October depending on where you live. They magically appear in grocery stores in the South in September all the way through November.
Pumpkins add to Halloween décor as well as Thanksgiving and are seen as a sign of a good bounty. If you can, why not go to your local U-Pick and choose your own pumpkins? This is a great activity for kids, too. Look on social media for some places near you.
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