Pumpkins in Canada are one of the most representative symbols of the arrival of autumn and the celebration of Halloween. In this season, it is customary to visit different farms or crops to harvest the pumpkins that will be used for cooking, but also to carry out one of the funniest Halloween traditions of the time.
the pumpkin carving or pumpkin carving in Spanish, is considered a tradition among Torontonians, as in the city pumpkins with carved faces can be seen outside homes as an ornament of the season.
According to local beliefs, this practice serves to ward off evil spirits from homes. The carving of faces on pumpkins has its origins in Ireland, Scotland and England and was brought to North America by English settlers.
To carve pumpkins, it is common to first draw the face to be carved with a marker or marker. Subsequently, the crown of the pumpkin is removed to extract the pulp and thus more easily carve the desired face. Finally, a candle can be placed inside to make the pumpkin’s orange face look more terrifying.
If you are planning to carve your own pumpkins this Halloween, here we share 5 places to collect pumpkins near Toronto and GTA.
5 farms to pick pumpkins for Halloween near Toronto and GTA
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