. The Pumkin custom probably comes from an Irish folklore. There are many traditionally believes and customs associated with Samhain, most notable that night was the time of the wandering dead. At that time, it was believed that the souls of those who have died during the year were allowed access to the land of the dead. There are many traditionally believes and customs associated with Samhain, most notable that night was the time of the wandering dead. The Irish used turnips as their Pumkin originally, but when the immigrants came to America, the found that pumpkins were far more plentiful than turnips.
The Pumkin custom probably.
