The Story Of Jack-O-Lantern

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Thought everyone might enjoy this story of how it became: Twisted Evil

Here is an excerpt

A stingy drunkard of an Irish blacksmith named Jack had the misfortune to run into the Devil in a pub, some say on Halloween night. Jack had too much to drink and was about to fall into the Devil's hands, but managed to trick the Devil by offering his soul in exchange for one last drink. The Devil turned himself into a sixpence to pay the bartender, but Jack quickly pocketed him in his purse. Because Jack had a silver cross in his purse, the Devil could not change himself back. Jack would not let the Devil go until he promised not to claim his soul for ten years.

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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:59 am

I think everyone should be able to know this story.
Some parts are amazing, some parts interesting and others disgusting. It covers such a raft of emotion and time warp and history and mythology.

Thanks for sharing.

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