October 26th is National Pumpkin Day!
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Bill Williams
Monday, October 26th, 2026 11:58am
October 26th is National Pumpkin Day! Pumpkins are perhaps
, and this day is dedicated completely to this versatile fruit! The word “pumpkin” comes from the Greek word “Pepõn,” which translates to “large melon.” They are part of the squash family, and are in prime-picking season around October and November.
What can you do to celebrate the pumpkin? Use it as nature intended! Go out to a local pumpkin farm and pick the biggest ones you can find! You can whip up a deliciously festive pumpkin pie, or carve one out to make a spooky Jack O’ Lantern. You can even bake up the seeds for a tasty autumn snack! If you don’t have the time to head over to the farm, purchasing a pumpkin spiced latte at your local café will do the trick.
(Courtesy of Dr. Dave's Ultimate Prep)
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