Halloween Tip 13 – Illuminating your Jack-o’-Lantern
Once Mr. Pumpkin has been carved it’s exciting to see his face light up with some bright light. In the recent years lighting, like costumes and bags for candy, has become another commercialized area. You can purchase so many different items. The thing about this, though, is that they are safe. Safety is always an issue. So, before we begin, let’s remember that any AC powered device should never be used to light your pumpkin. It is too dangerous. Never leave a lit candle in a pumpkin when someone is not around. Never leave young children with a lit candle. Always have a fire extinguisher available and make certain everyone in the family knows how to use is.
One of the oldest and cheapest ways of lighting your pumpkin is by using a regular Votive candle. The candle should be in a glass holder. These Votive candles are ideal for illuminating a medium to large pumpkin. As safe as these may be it’s important to remember that a lit candle should never be left unattended. Also never place a lit candle in an artificial pumpkin.
There are a number of “artificial” ways to light your pumpkin. There are several sites you can visit to purchase different items. One of these is www.PumpkinLights.com Here you can order the “Artificial Candle Pumpkin Light.” Using one of these will avoid the risk of using a lit candle. Still, the candle flickers from the three yellow LED light bulbs.
Other fun times include the “Pumpkin Pal Stake,” glow sticks, the Self Pumpkin Light to name but just a few.
To avoid the possibility of a fire we suggest using one of the artificial lights. You will still have the flickering of a fire but you won’t be taking the risk. We want to get you fired up – we invite you to visit our site at CarvingForKids, where you will find some great ideas for Halloween.
