Jack-o'-Lantern

Here is the carved pumpkin everyone knows from Halloween night. This classic jack-o'-lantern sits on the ground with a wide toothy grin, two triangle eyes and a matching triangle nose, while deep vertical ridges run all the way down its rounded body. A short curved stem caps the top. The bold outlines and clear carved shapes make it easy for kids of any age, though the ridges and grinning teeth give older colorers some nice detail to shade. The tradition of carving lanterns comes from an old Irish folk tale about a man named Jack, and the very first ones were actually carved from turnips before pumpkins took over the job. Color the body bright orange, leave the eyes and grin glowing, and add a deep moonlit sky behind it if you like. This is a perfect page to color while waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Print it on US Letter or A4 paper for festive holiday decorating.