One leaf, two leaf, turkey pumpkin

It’s the Thanksgiving long weekend and what I like to call the official start to Fall. The air is crisp, the wind is chilly, and the landscapes have become almost picturesque with the vibrant display of colours.

But October isn’t just about Thanksgiving (what, it isn’t just about the free turkey and awesome pies?? OH EM GE). It’s also about study breaks, and jumping in leaves, and Hallowe’en and pumpkins. That’s right, pumpkins!

What’s so great about pumpkins you ask? I’ll tell you!

1. pumpkin seeds - this is a classic. who doesn’t remember being a kid and carving their pumpkins out while mummy is in the kitchen baking your newly found pumpkin ‘guts’
2. pumpkin pie - your pumpkins now sitting outside and Hallowe’en is over… now what? why not mash it all up and make a pie.
3. funny faces - yes. funny faces. one of the greatest and most commonly seen uses for the average pumpkin. i know i love carving a good ol’ face in my pumpkin pal.

I’m going to stop the list at three, because, well, three is my favourite number. Also, the third point I made was funny faces and this prompted me to post some pictures of the best hallowe’en carvings I’ve personally seen. Please feel free to comment on the amazingness you are about to witness.

1. this is a scary pumpkin face

2. this is a happy pumpkin face

3. this is a drunk pumpkin face

So please, go out there, buy your pumpkins, and experiment. HAVE FUN. Don’t be conservative and discover the fun that is to be had in October - a pumpkin.