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[gunofdis]

Is it a customary Halloween ritual to leave such parts lying around?

What are customary Halloween rituals? I have heard talks of it at home, however, never experienced it.

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[modern_truths]

Carving pumpkins is a custom around this time of the year. Originated from Ireland, I believe.

[gunofdis]

With sharp teeth and round eyes?

[modern_truths]

Some, yes. You can carve them how ever you wish.

[gunofdis]

You know the purpose behind it?

[modern_truths]

A legend claims that the reasoning behind it stems back to a man named Jack, who was denied entry into both Heaven and Hell once he died. The tale goes that Jack received an ember from Satan that he used in a hollowed-out turnip as a makeshift lantern, and he would endlessly roam the Earth for a resting place with only his lantern as his light.

[gunofdis]

Why does the tradition still exist, when it is known that heaven and hell do not exist?

[modern_truths]

Old customs do not die easily, especially if there are those who still believe in them.

[gunofdis]

In my universe, that belief has been firmly dispelled.

[modern_truths]

Are you so sure of it?

[gunofdis]

I am quite sure.

[modern_truths]

Then I can assume that you will not be carving a pumpkin?

[gunofdis]

I will do it so I can experience the custom.