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Why do people but lanterns outside their house during Halloween?

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People buy lanterns outside their houses during Halloween to create a spooky atmosphere. It is also considered a tradition to ward off evil spirits and ghosts. It may also serve as a way to guide trick-or-treaters to their doorstep.
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The tradition of hanging lanterns outside of houses on Halloween is believed to have originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain. During this festival, people would light bonfires and carve turnips with faces to ward off evil spirits. Later, when the Irish and Scottish immigrants brought this tradition to the United States, they used pumpkins instead of turnips and hung them from their porches as decorations.
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