Stingy Jack

Stingy Jack
This 1851 poem by Hercules Ellis dramatizes the story of Stingy Jack.
Folk tale
Also known as
  • Jack-o'-Lantern
  • Jack the Smith
  • Drunk Jack
  • Flaky Jack
  • Jack of the Lantern
CountryIreland

Stingy Jack O'Lantern, also known as Jack the Smith, Drunk Jack, Flaky Jack or Jack-o'-lantern, is a mythical character sometimes associated with All Hallows Eve while also acting as the mascot of the holiday. The "jack-o'-lantern" may be derived from the character.

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