Halloween Pumpkin Decorations

Oh, my Gourd! Halloween Pumpkin Decorations

Nothing says Halloween quite like a pumpkin! These versatile gourds come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors and always indicate the fall season. When carved into a Jack-o'-Lantern, pumpkins are undeniably a mainstay of any Halloween celebration.

Decorating for Halloween with Pumpkins

Decorating with real pumpkins can be fun, especially when you take the time to carve them into scary faces. But the benefits of faux pumpkins are numerous:

1. Faux pumpkins won't rot as they age.
2. Faux pumpkins won't attract bugs or animals.
3. Faux pumpkins can be used again and again.
4. Though rare, some people can have an allergic reaction to eating or carving pumpkins.

Avoid pumpkin trouble by decorating with fake versions instead of the real thing!

History of Halloween Pumpkins

Had you lived hundreds of years ago in Ireland, you wouldn't carve a pumpkin for Halloween but rather a potato or a turnip! It wasn't until Irish immigrants came to the United States and encountered pumpkins for the first time that these squash became associated with Halloween.

The tradition of carving faces into produce to create Jack-o'-Lanterns originally began as a way to ward off evil spirits. Specifically, the carvings were meant to keep the wandering spirit "Stingy Jack" (a spirit from an old Irish folktale) out of people's homes.

Since pumpkins are typically harvested in October it makes sense that they're a common decorative facet of Halloween.

A Halloween Decorations Favorite

Why are pumpkins so popular as Halloween decorations even now, years and years after the tradition of "warding off evil spirits" has long passed? Pumpkins have simply earned a position as ambassadors to fall for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. You see a carved pumpkin and immediately think of Halloween - or of pumpkin pie!

Buy Halloween Pumpkin Decorations

You've come to the right place for pumpkin decorations for Halloween! Browse all our spooky (and not-so-spooky) pumpkin decorations to find the pieces that work best with your home decor. Whether you want a creepy Jack-o'-Lantern or you prefer a rustic pumpkin to complete your farmhouse decor, you'll find what you're looking for right here on this website!

Be sure to check out all the other Halloween decorations we offer. Think of any Halloween theme and chances are good that we have decorations to match! You won't find Halloween decorations for less anywhere else ¿ we also have Halloween treats, party supplies and even costumes to help make your Halloween the best one yet.