How long before Halloween should I carve my pumpkin?
Chef's answer
one to two weeksYou want your pumpkin to be in good shape for Halloween, so you probably shouldn't take this endeavor on too early in the season. In fact, it's best to wait until you're one to two weeks out from Halloween before you carve. As soon as you start carving, the clock starts ticking.
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one to two weeksYou want your pumpkin to be in good shape for Halloween, so you probably shouldn't take this endeavor on too early in the season. In fact, it's best to wait until you're one to two weeks out from Halloween before you carve. As soon as you start carving, the clock starts ticking.
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Ancient Origins of Halloween Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1..
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Although typical large carving pumpkins can taste awful, they are edible. It is always best to use "cooking pumpkins" when selecting a pumpkin which you intend to eat. ... If possible, carve it on Halloween and bring it in that night. Leave it in a cool, dark place until you cook it..
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