AsHalloween 2025 approaches, with the leaves turning brown and the autumn air growing crisper, a festive excitement is spreading among families in the Paris region. Between scary costumes, colorful candy, and Halloween decorations, one activity returns every year with the same enthusiasm: pumpkin carving. This activity appeals to young and old alike in Paris and the Île-de-France region, transforming each pumpkin into a realHalloween lantern.
Halloween 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: outings, parties, and must-see events
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But behind these carved pumpkins and grimacing faces that light up Halloween 2025 lies an ancient tradition fromIreland. The story goes back to the myth of Jack O'Lantern, a character from Irish folklore condemned to wander eternally between heaven and hell. To light his way, Jack carved out a turnip and placed a devil's ember inside it, creating his own lantern. It was not until the 19th century, when the Irish emigrated en masse to the United States, that the pumpkin, larger and easier to carve, replaced the turnip, giving rise to the modern tradition of the Halloween lantern we know today.
Since then, pumpkin carving has become an essentialHalloween ritual. It's a fun way to get into the spirit of the occasion, while sharing a creative moment with young and old alike. Armed with spoons, felt-tips and sometimes even well-thought-out templates, children marvel at seeing their pumpkin transformed into a mischievous or frightening character. Parents, meanwhile, often rediscover the simple pleasure of working with their hands, between bursts of laughter and splashes of orange pulp.
In the Paris region, more and more places are offering pumpkin carving workshops, specialized markets and even open-air pumpkin picking where everyone can choose their ideal gourd. Whether you live in the inner suburbs of Paris or in the outer suburbs, there are a thousand and one ways to enjoy this tradition in true Île-de-France style. So, are you ready to draw your (round-tipped) knife and bring out the monster in your pumpkin? Halloween 2025 promises to be frighteningly creative!
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Halloween 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: outings, parties, and must-see events
