We have had a Jack-O-Lantern on our front porch I believe, every Halloween since we bought our house in 1971. When our daughters were younger, they were the ones who carved the pumpkin. After they were no longer here, I was the one who carved the Jack-O-Lantern every year, and I loved doing that. But not this year - this is a photograph of a Jack-O-Lantern from several years ago. We always bought our pumpkins from a sale in the yard of the Methodist church a few blocks away. They bought the pumpkins from an Indian tribe out west, which is why we always bought them at the church. Well, because of Covid there was no pumpkin sale this year. So we were going to get one at the store, but ended up forgetting. I feel sad that we did not have a Jack-O-Lantern on the porch, lit with a candle this year, even though there were no trick-or-treaters. I hate to miss the yearly ritual.
2 comments:
A reminder of changed times and a new way of living. The Borough of Woodmont had a drive through trick or treating behind the Borough Hall and gave out bags fun treats, no candy, to children dressed up at noon on Halloween.
Joan
We are all missing out on many yearly rituals and traditions. Hopefully, next year will be better...betsey
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