| Stingy Jack | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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.