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Did you know that the jack-o’-lantern originated in early 17th-century rural Ireland? There were many versions of the legendary shadowy figure, known as Stingy Jack, including Jack tricking the Devil into changing his form and trapping him in his transfigured state. Jack then offered the Devil out of the deal in exchange for not taking his soul, but eventually, time caught up with Jack, and he was unable to trick the Devil again. Stingy Jack was sentenced to roam the Earth for all eternity with nothing but an ember given to him by the Devil to light his way.
The Gaelic celebrated Samhain, with its rituals of going from house to house in search of food and drink (the origins of Trick or Treating). As it was dark, people would carve turnips, potatoes, or other root vegetables and add coals or candles to create makeshift lanterns to help guide those celebrating. Occasionally, these would be carved with faces, and quite frankly, they were terrifying compared to the modern pumpkin carvings.
Following the Irish theme, here are some wonderfully spooky Irish made Halloween ideas for your autumn home decor and as fun gifts for friends and family.
Halloween Triangle Lantern Set Spooky Haunted House LED Light Witch Pumpkin Fairy Lights Gothic Home Decor Fall Table Centerpiece UniqueGift by Timeless Festivities
Transform your home into a spooky wonderland with this Halloween triangle lantern set by Timeless Festivities. Each lantern features enchanting LED lights, haunted house scenes, flying bats, witches, and pumpkins, creating the perfect atmosphere for Halloween parties or cozy autumn nights. Whether as a unique table centrepiece, gothic home accent, or magical gift, these fairy light lanterns bring charm and festive vibes to any space. Easy to use and display, they’re ideal for lovers of seasonal décor, collectors, and anyone looking to add whimsical light to their celebrations.
Ghost Garland Halloween Party Home Decor by GretaInWonderland
Add some spooky charm to your house with this ghostly Halloween garland by Greta In Wonderland. It features soft stuffed ghosts and pompoms.
Halloween Candle Ghost with Skull, Natural Soy Wax by NiaAni
Meet the most mystical accessory of this season – a ghost candle with a skull in its hand made by NiaAni. Made of natural soy wax and filled with the scent of autumn, it will add a Halloween atmosphere to your space: a little mystery, a little magic and a lot of cosiness. You can choose the skull eye colour, black or transparent. Check out this Irish creator’s other Halloween-themed candles, which make the perfect gift for yourself or others.
Pidgey – Púca- Little Irish Spirit / Ghost by TheLittleIrishGhost
This is little Púca, Pidgey – A Little Irish Spirit / Ghost made by Irish creator The Little Irish Ghost. The Púca (Irish for spirit / ghost; plural Púcaí) is a creature of Celtic folklore. Each one is handmade from clay, fired twice in a kiln, and hand-painted, making it truly unique. These little spirit ghosts make perfect gifts as each Púca comes with a little message of introduction in its own box. Check out the other delightful ghosts they make as well as Pidgey.
Get crafty and create your own Halloween decorations and jewellery using these pentagram charms by BeadbubbleBeads. These double-sided, antique silver-tone, pentagram charms would make a lovely addition to any Halloween project.
Ouija Board Wooden Tray: Decorative Walnut Catchall by TheEtsyWoodshop
These beautiful Ouija board-inspired mini tray by TheEtsyWoodshop can be used as a Ouija board and also as a functional tray for displaying your treasured possessions. The tray is made of heavy, quality materials, finished in a rich and warm walnut varnish and feature 4 non-marking felt feet.
Autumn home decor crochet pumpkin table centrepiece by LianneReillymakes
These crochet pumpkins by LianneReillymakes are the perfect Thanksgiving table centrepiece and home decor for autumn and Halloween. Each are handmade with 100% soft merino wool from Donegal Ireland, finished with an organic cinnamon stick. These gorgeous pumpkins come in different sizes.
This autumn Halloween scene at Newbridge House in North County Dublin is captured on a tea towel. It features hand-drawn motifs of the beautiful surroundings of Newbridge House. All the motifs are hand-drawn before being digitally coloured and finished. Each tea towel is 100% cotton, hemmed on all sides, and finished with a handy hanging loop. They make a perfect seasonal, wedding and house-warming gift, or are ideal as a souvenir of the lovely North Dublin county.
Looking for more seasonal ideas to celebrate autumn and Halloween? Then check out these Etsy Fall Decor Essentials
