Many paranormal enthusiasts like Hallowe'en better than Christmas or any other festival, probably because of its spooky nature. In days gone by, hollowed out vegetables would be used as lanterns on New Year's Eve.
In Ireland hot coals were put inside large potatoes to create warmth and light during winter and in England, the original Hallowe'en lantern was a turnip or swede hollowed out and then made in to a carrying lantern with the aid of a piece of string.
Really you can create a bit of Hallowe'en at any time, winter or summer. The slideshow features both a Christmas Hallowe'en lantern in the form of a red pepper and also for a more summery feel, a Hallowe'en lantern made from a pineapple and another from a yellow pepper, perfect for a Hallowe'en feeling in warmer weather or warmer climates, or just for a change.