Pumpkins are a traditional part of the Halloween holiday. People have been carving pumpkins for hundreds of years each October, and the carved pumpkins are known as Jack-o'-Lanterns.History.com: The Great Pumpkin

The pumpkin is a variety of the squash family, and is considered a fruit. Pumpkins are typically orange or yellow in color, and are believed to have originated in Central America. Pumpkins are used in a variety of recipes. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted, and the actual flesh of the pumpkin is often used in soups, pies and baked goods.Pumpkin Nook: Pumpkin Facts Pumpkins & More: Pumpkin Facts