The Messed Up Origins™ of Jack-o’-Lanterns | Folklore Explained - Jon Solo

Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this episode! Go to for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch use code “JONSOLO“ to save 10% on your first purchase of a website or domain. (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » ► Support the series on Patreon! » ▼ Timestamps ▼ » 0:00 - Intro » 1:48 - The Legend of Stingy Jack » 5:20 - Ghost Lights » 7:43 - Samhain » 10:31 - Jack O’ the Lantern » 15:34 - Sponsor » 17:08 - Wrap-Up ► Want more? » Folklore Explained: » ALL Messed Up Origins: » Disney Explained: » ALL Mythology Explained: » Norse Mythology: » Astrology: » Messed Up Murders: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Social Media: » Twitter: » Instagram: » Facebook Fan Page: » Official Subreddit: ► Join the Official Channel Discord: » ► Send Fan Mail to: » SoloFamMail@ ► Business: » biz@ (Business Inquiries ONLY) ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▼ Credits ▼ » Written by Jon Solo » Researched by Jon Solo and Jack Daly • • ▼ Resources ▼ » my favorites: » National Geographic: » The Dublin Penny Journal: » PBS video on Will-o’-the-Wisp: ▼ Art Sources ▼ » The art depicting Stingy Jack in the thumbnail was provided by the great and powerful Stu Harrington! Check out more of his work here: https://StuHarrington » If I used your art in any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you’re the original artist so I can give you credit! ▼ Music Sources ▼ » REVEALING MY INTRO SONG! » Spooky Background Music provided by Music: » Background Music: Killing Time Kevin MacLeod () Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License » Quotes 3 by Anders Bothén: #StingyJack #Samhain #Folklore