This 1851 poem by Hercules Ellis dramatizes the story of Stingy Jack.
Folk tale
Also known as
Jack-o'-Lantern
Jack the Smith
Drunk Jack
Flaky Jack
Jack of the Lantern
Country
Ireland
Mythical character often associated with Halloween
Stingy Jack O'Lantern, also known as Jack the Smith, Drunk Jack, Flaky Jack or Jack-o'-lantern, is a mythical character sometimes associated with All Hallows Eve while also acting as the mascot of the holiday. The "jack-o'-lantern" may be derived from the character.[1]
^Hofherr, Justine; Turchi, Megan (29 October 2014). "The History of The Jack-O-Lantern (& How It All Began With a Turnip)". Boston.com. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
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