{"id":319305,"date":"2026-10-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=319305"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:28:10","slug":"fakta-om-pumpor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts about pumpkins \u2013 25 interesting things you might not know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3321627431\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orange, green, white, tiny and gigantic. Pumpkins are part of autumn and appear everywhere, from vegetable counters and restaurant menus to Halloween celebrations and imaginative decorations. But pumpkins are much more than autumn decorations. Did you know that they are among the oldest cultivated plants known to man, that they are botanically classified as berries and that there are people who compete in paddling in giant hollowed-out pumpkins?<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad30ecc37c2a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad30ecc37c2a\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#Vi_alskar_pumpor_%E2%80%93_sarskilt_som_soppa\" >We love pumpkins \u2013 especially as soup!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#25_fakta_om_pumpor\" >25 facts about pumpkins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#1_Pumpor_har_odlats_i_omkring_10_000_ar\" >1. Pumpkins have been cultivated for around 10,000 years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#2_Pumpan_ar_egentligen_ett_bar\" >2. Pumpkin is actually a berry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#3_Pumporna_kommer_ursprungligen_fran_Amerika\" >3. Pumpkins are originally from America<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#4_Pumpa_squash_och_zucchini_ar_nara_slaktingar\" >4. Pumpkin, squash and zucchini are close relatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#5_Alla_pumpor_ar_inte_orangea\" >5. Not all pumpkins are orange<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#6_Pumpor_anvandes_som_karl_langt_innan_de_blev_matdekorationer\" >6. Pumpkins were used as vessels long before they became food decorations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#7_Pumpans_blommor_gar_ocksa_att_ata\" >7. Pumpkin flowers are also edible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#8_Pumpor_behover_hjalp_av_bin\" >8. Pumpkins need help from bees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#9_Det_finns_pumpor_som_vager_over_1_400_kilo\" >9. There are pumpkins that weigh over 1,400 kilograms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#10_Det_finns_manniskor_som_paddlar_i_pumpor\" >10. There are people who paddle in pumpkins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#11_I_Tyskland_bygger_man_enorma_skulpturer_av_pumpor\" >11. In Germany, they build huge sculptures out of pumpkins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#12_Vissa_pumpor_kan_halla_i_flera_manader\" >12. Some pumpkins can last for months<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#13_De_forsta_Halloweenlyktorna_gjordes_av_rovor\" >13. The first Halloween lanterns were made from turnips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#14_Halloweenpumpan_har_fatt_sitt_namn_efter_en_man_som_lurade_djavulen\" >14. The Halloween pumpkin is named after a man who tricked the devil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#15_Halloween_ar_mycket_aldre_an_Halloweenpumpan\" >15. Halloween is much older than the Jack-o-lantern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#16_I_Derry_firas_Halloween_pa_ett_alldeles_spektakulart_satt\" >16. Halloween is celebrated in a truly spectacular way in Derry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#17_Pumpor_har_tagit_over_aven_den_svenska_Halloweenhosten\" >17. Pumpkins have also taken over the Swedish Halloween autumn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#18_Pumpasoppa_ar_populart_i_manga_delar_av_varlden\" >18. Pumpkin soup is popular in many parts of the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#19_I_Uzbekistan_fyller_man_samsa_med_pumpa\" >19. In Uzbekistan, they fill samsa with pumpkin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#20_Pumpa_kan_serveras_tillsammans_med_gaslever\" >20. Pumpkin can be served with foie gras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#21_Pumpapaj_hor_till_Thanksgiving_i_USA\" >21. Pumpkin pie is part of Thanksgiving in the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#22_Pumpafron_ar_en_delikatess_i_sig\" >22. Pumpkin seeds are a delicacy in themselves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#23_Alla_pumpor_ar_inte_sakra_att_ata\" >23. Not all pumpkins are safe to eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#24_Pumpans_orangea_farg_kommer_fran_samma_slags_amnen_som_i_morotter\" >24. The orange color of pumpkin comes from the same kind of substances as in carrots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#25_Den_lilla_Uchiki_Kuri_ar_en_riktig_matpumpa\" >25. The little Uchiki Kuri is a real food pumpkin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#Pumpor_ar_mycket_mer_an_Halloweenpynt\" >Pumpkins are much more than Halloween decorations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/10\/fakta-om-pumpor\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vi_alskar_pumpor_%E2%80%93_sarskilt_som_soppa\"><\/span>We love pumpkins \u2013 especially as soup!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have a particular fondness for pumpkin soup. Peter likes to make it at home and when we find pumpkin soup on a restaurant menu, it is often the one we choose as a starter. During our travels, we have also eaten pumpkin in other ways, everything from samsa in Uzbekistan to foie gras with pumpkin in Hungary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, we also associate pumpkins with Halloween. Peter has experienced the spectacular Halloween celebration in Derry in Northern Ireland and I still remember Halloween at Gr\u00f6na Lund in Stockholm, with lots of pumpkins.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3867962403\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1218726940 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3108634556\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1845669901\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1218726940 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1218726940\" );$freedslider1218726940.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1218726940.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1218726940.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1218726940.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1218726940.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And pumpkins continue to appear in our everyday lives. The other day we bought an Uchiki Kuri, a small orange pumpkin that was sold at a good price. It will probably be made into soup, but Peter is still thinking about trying another recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5918.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peter and Helena (in pumpkin hats) at Gr\u00f6na Lund during Halloween.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_fakta_om_pumpor\"><\/span>25 facts about pumpkins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what do we really know about pumpkins? Here we have collected 25 interesting, fun and sometimes quite surprising facts about this colorful autumn favorite.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-603715989\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2179568716 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2497931562\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1240560389\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2179568716 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2179568716\" );$freedslider2179568716.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2179568716.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2179568716.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2179568716.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2179568716.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pumpor_har_odlats_i_omkring_10_000_ar\"><\/span>1. Pumpkins have been cultivated for around 10,000 years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkins are not a modern invention. On the contrary, they are among the oldest plants that humans began to cultivate in the Americas. Archaeological finds from places like Mexico show that people used and cultivated pumpkin plants thousands of years ago, long before corn and beans became a regular part of agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early pumpkins didn&#039;t necessarily look like the large orange Halloween pumpkins of today. Many were smaller and had harder skins. Over time, a variety of varieties developed, adapted for both food and other uses.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1647783783\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-810638500\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0276.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pumpan_ar_egentligen_ett_bar\"><\/span>2. Pumpkin is actually a berry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? In the kitchen, we often treat it as a vegetable, but botanically it is a fruit. And not only that \u2013 it is actually considered a type of berry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More precisely, it&#039;s a specific type of berry called pepo. This also includes cucumbers, melons, and watermelons. So the next time you eat pumpkin soup, you can amuse yourself with the thought that you&#039;re actually eating a soup made from berries.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3216945398\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3200435826\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soppa.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soppa.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soppa-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soppa-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soppa-900x598.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkin soup with berries... and pumpkin is a berry..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pumporna_kommer_ursprungligen_fran_Amerika\"><\/span>3. Pumpkins are originally from America<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, pumpkins are grown and eaten all over the world, but their origins lie in the American continent. Different species began to be cultivated in, among other places, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/mexiko\/\">Mexico<\/a><\/strong>, Central America and South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Europeans arrived in the Americas in the 15th century, they encountered crops that were previously unknown in Europe. Pumpkins then spread across the Atlantic and on to other continents, where they eventually became part of local food traditions. 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https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0267.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pumpa_squash_och_zucchini_ar_nara_slaktingar\"><\/span>4. Pumpkin, squash and zucchini are close relatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkins, squash, and zucchini may look very different, but they all belong to the same plant genus, Cucurbita. In some cases, they are even different varieties within the same species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zucchini, for example, is a variant of the species Cucurbita pepo, which also includes many traditional Halloween pumpkins. Other common edible pumpkins belong to the species Cucurbita maxima or Cucurbita moschata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boundaries between what we call pumpkin and squash are not always very clear. The names are often more about how the vegetables look and are used than about any strict botanical classification.<\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3948489022\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2769594319 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3911441910\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1258195827\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-XL-588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2769594319 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2769594319\" );$freedslider2769594319.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2769594319.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2769594319.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2769594319.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2769594319.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tochni-tavern-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zucchini is related to pumpkin. Here: Served in Cyprus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Alla_pumpor_ar_inte_orangea\"><\/span>5. Not all pumpkins are orange<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we think of pumpkins, we often picture a large, round, orange Halloween pumpkin. But pumpkins come in a fantastic variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are white pumpkins, green pumpkins, yellow pumpkins, and varieties that come in blue-gray tones. Some are almost perfectly round, others are oblong, flat, or covered in strange bumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the most imaginative varieties are sold as ornamental pumpkins. It&#039;s not hard to see why they&#039;ve become so popular as fall decorations. A collection of pumpkins can almost look like a small work of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0256.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pumpor_anvandes_som_karl_langt_innan_de_blev_matdekorationer\"><\/span>6. Pumpkins were used as vessels long before they became food decorations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin plants have not only been grown for eating. People have also used hard-shelled bottle gourds as containers for water, food, and other items for thousands of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the fruits are dried, the shell becomes hard and woody, while the contents can be scooped out. The result is a lightweight and practical container that can be used as a bottle, bowl or storage vessel. Such vessels have been used in various parts of the world, and bottle gourds have also found new life as musical instruments and decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0270.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkins have a long history as vessels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Pumpans_blommor_gar_ocksa_att_ata\"><\/span>7. Pumpkin flowers are also edible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s not just the pumpkin itself that can end up on your plate. The flowers are also edible and are used in cooking in many parts of the world. In Mexico, pumpkin flowers, flor de calabaza, are a prized ingredient. For example, they can be used as a filling in quesadillas together with cheese, or included in soups and other dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Italy, it is common to stuff or fry zucchini and other pumpkin flowers. The large yellow flowers are both beautiful and delicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/leegenhyung-pumpkin-flower-3592007_1280-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkin flower. Photo: leegenhyung \/ Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Pumpor_behover_hjalp_av_bin\"><\/span>8. Pumpkins need help from bees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin plants normally have separate male and female flowers on the same plant. In order for a pumpkin to develop, pollen must be transferred from a male flower to a female flower. Bees and other pollinating insects play a crucial role here. Without sufficient pollination, the little pumpkin can stop growing and wither away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are even bees that are specifically adapted to pumpkin plants. In North America, there are so-called squash bees, which primarily collect pollen from plants in the pumpkin genus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta-1024x601.jpg\" alt=\"Biodlare p\u00e5 Malta\" class=\"wp-image-38693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta-1024x601.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta-768x451.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Biodlare-Malta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peter (right) visiting a beekeeper in Malta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Det_finns_pumpor_som_vager_over_1_400_kilo\"><\/span>9. There are pumpkins that weigh over 1,400 kilograms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On October 10, 2026, a new world record was set for the heaviest pumpkin. American Ron Wallace managed to grow a pumpkin that weighed a whopping 1,431.5 kilograms! It is almost hard to imagine such a pumpkin. It weighs about the same as a small passenger car and would hardly fit in a regular kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Competitive pumpkin growing is particularly popular in North America, but there are also enthusiasts and competitions in Europe. For some growers, the pursuit of the next record is a passion that continues year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-inspired2love-29008122.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A substantial pumpkin. Photo: Keith Cassill \/ Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Det_finns_manniskor_som_paddlar_i_pumpor\"><\/span>10. There are people who paddle in pumpkins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you read that right. In some parts of the world, competitions are organized where participants paddle in giant hollowed-out pumpkins! One of the places where you can experience this is Ludwigsburg in Germany. There, pumpkin regattas are organized where large pumpkins are transformed into small boats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants sit in their pumpkins and try to make their way across the water using paddles. It may sound like a joke, but the competitions are real. And keeping your balance in a floating pumpkin is obviously not always the easiest thing to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_I_Tyskland_bygger_man_enorma_skulpturer_av_pumpor\"><\/span>11. In Germany, they build huge sculptures out of pumpkins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ludwigsburg is not only famous for people who paddle pumpkins. There is also a large pumpkin exhibition in the castle park at Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg. Every autumn, large quantities of pumpkins are used to create large works of art and sculptures. The motifs vary from year to year and can depict everything from animals to fantasy figures and buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exhibition attracts many visitors and shows that pumpkins can be used for much more than soup and Halloween lanterns. This is actually a pumpkin experience that we would consider traveling for ourselves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-224x160.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-433x309.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-1200x857.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-wolfgang-weiser-467045605-18346645-1-600x429.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkin sculpture in Germany. Photo: Wolfgang Weiser \/ Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Vissa_pumpor_kan_halla_i_flera_manader\"><\/span>12. Some pumpkins can last for months<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great advantages of pumpkin is that many varieties can be stored for a long time. This was especially valuable in the past, when people needed to be able to save food for the winter. Some winter squash varieties can last for several months if they are undamaged, ripe and stored under the right conditions. How long they last depends on the variety, temperature and humidity, among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#039;s one of the reasons why pumpkins have become so associated with the fall harvest. They can be picked when ripe and then used in cooking long after the growing season is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/jillwellington-pumpkins-7463139_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkins. Photo: JillWellington \/ Pixabay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_De_forsta_Halloweenlyktorna_gjordes_av_rovor\"><\/span>13. The first Halloween lanterns were made from turnips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the orange, hollowed-out pumpkin is an obvious symbol of Halloween. But in the beginning, pumpkins were not used at all, but turnips, among other things! In Ireland and Scotland, there was a tradition of hollowing out root vegetables, carving scary faces out of them and placing candles inside. The lanterns were supposed to scare away evil spirits, among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Irish immigrants brought the tradition to North America, they discovered that pumpkins were both easier to obtain and easier to carve. Eventually, the pumpkin became the go-to Halloween jack-o&#039;-lantern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are actually surviving examples of ancient hunting lanterns. The National Museum of Ireland has a cast of a terrifying lantern from Donegal, showing what the tradition looked like around 1900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0268.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Halloweenpumpan_har_fatt_sitt_namn_efter_en_man_som_lurade_djavulen\"><\/span>14. The Halloween pumpkin is named after a man who tricked the devil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic Halloween lantern is called a jack-o&#039;-lantern in English. The name is associated with an old Irish folk tale about a man who is usually called Stingy Jack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the story, Jack managed to trick the devil, but his cunning came at a high price. When he died, he was not allowed to enter heaven or hell. Instead, he was condemned to wander in the dark with only a glowing coal as a light source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jack placed the coal in a dug-out turnip and continued his eternal wandering. The story is of course a folktale, but it has become part of the explanation why we today associate glowing jack-o&#039;-lanterns with Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5829.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween pumpkin at Gr\u00f6na Lund in Stockholm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Halloween_ar_mycket_aldre_an_Halloweenpumpan\"><\/span>15. Halloween is much older than the Jack-o-lantern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halloween is often associated with American traditions, but the holiday has much older European roots. It is usually linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the transition between summer and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this time, it was believed that the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead could be particularly thin. Bonfires, disguises, and various rituals became part of the celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, the traditions evolved and were mixed with Christian holidays and later American elements. The orange pumpkin thus entered the picture long after people began to pay attention to this special time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween celebrations in Derry, Northern Ireland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_I_Derry_firas_Halloween_pa_ett_alldeles_spektakulart_satt\"><\/span>16. Halloween is celebrated in a truly spectacular way in Derry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most fascinating places to experience Halloween is Derry, also known as Londonderry, in Northern Ireland. It hosts a huge Halloween celebration with parades, imaginative costumes, light installations and performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter has experienced Halloween in Derry himself and still describes it as something quite incredible. The whole city was transformed into a stage for the celebration, with an atmosphere that really made an impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Derry has built an internationally renowned Halloween festival, and the celebrations attract visitors from many different countries. It is a fantastic example of how an ancient tradition can be developed into a modern travel experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/11\/halloween-i-derry-irland-varldens-basta-halloweenfest\/\">Halloween in Derry, Ireland - the best Halloween party in the world?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Halloween-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halloween in Derry, Northern Ireland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Pumpor_har_tagit_over_aven_den_svenska_Halloweenhosten\"><\/span>17. Pumpkins have also taken over the Swedish Halloween autumn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few decades ago, Halloween was hardly a big Swedish holiday. Today, things are different. Pumpkins appear in grocery stores, restaurants, gardens and amusement parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my strongest pumpkin memories is from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/10\/halloween-pa-grona-lund\/\">Halloween at Gr\u00f6na Lund<\/a><\/strong> in Stockholm. They had decorated it with so many pumpkins that the entire amusement park had a very special autumn feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowadays, you hardly have to look far to find pumpkins in Sweden during October. In the last few weeks alone, I have photographed a lot of pumpkins and pumpkin decorations in various stores. They have truly become an essential part of autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/10\/varfor-firar-man-halloween-i-sverige\/\">Why do we celebrate Halloween in Sweden?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E5830.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkins at Gr\u00f6na Lund during Halloween<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Pumpasoppa_ar_populart_i_manga_delar_av_varlden\"><\/span>18. Pumpkin soup is popular in many parts of the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin is a fantastic ingredient for soup. It adds richness, mild sweetness and a beautiful color. Depending on how you season it, the result can be anything from a mild and creamy soup to a hot version with chili, ginger or other spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin soup is found in the cuisines of many countries, not least in Europe. It can be served with, for example, roasted pumpkin seeds, cream, cr\u00e8me fraiche or pumpkin seed oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, pumpkin soup is a real favorite. Peter sometimes makes it at home and we like to order it as a starter when we find it in a restaurant. There is something special about a warm, tasty pumpkin soup in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"En fantastiskt god pumpasoppa\" class=\"wp-image-70488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/20161124_192208-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumpkin soup at a restaurant in the Czech Republic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_I_Uzbekistan_fyller_man_samsa_med_pumpa\"><\/span>19. In Uzbekistan, they fill samsa with pumpkin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Uzbekistan, samsa is a popular dish. It is a small dough ball that is often baked in a traditional clay oven, a so-called tandyr. The filling can consist of meat, onion, potato or pumpkin, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pumpkin variant is often called \u00e7\u0131k\u00e7\u0131l\u0131 somsa and combines the mild sweetness of the pumpkin with onions and spices, resulting in a flavorful and filling little pastry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have eaten samsa ourselves during our travels in Uzbekistan, including pumpkin variations. It is one of many exciting dishes that show how different pumpkins can be used around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-217068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E5990.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Uzbek samsa, stuffed with pumpkin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Pumpa_kan_serveras_tillsammans_med_gaslever\"><\/span>20. Pumpkin can be served with foie gras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pumpkin doesn&#039;t just have to be a simple everyday food. It can also be used in truly exclusive dishes, where its mild sweetness can balance out stronger and fattier flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I remember one such example from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/osteuropa\/ungern\/\">Hungary<\/a><\/strong>, where we were served foie gras under a blanket of pumpkin. A combination that may not sound obvious, but which shows how creatively pumpkin can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hungary has a long tradition of foie gras, and pumpkin is also present in Hungarian cuisine. The combination of the two was a different and memorable food experience for us on the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Budapests restauranger\" class=\"wp-image-103046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/G\u00e5slever.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foie gras under a pumpkin blanket, at a restaurant in Hungary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Pumpapaj_hor_till_Thanksgiving_i_USA\"><\/span>21. Pumpkin pie is part of Thanksgiving in the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States, pumpkin pie is a real classic, especially during Thanksgiving in November. It usually consists of a pie shell filled with a sweet and spiced pumpkin cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seasoning often includes cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. The spice blend is usually called pumpkin spice and has become so popular that it is now used in everything from coffee to cakes and ice cream. It is perhaps a little funny that the same ingredient that we like to use for a salty and spicy soup in Sweden can become one of the most beloved desserts in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/pexels-karola-g-5706373.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">American Pumpkin Pie. Photo: Kaboompics \/ Pexels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Pumpafron_ar_en_delikatess_i_sig\"><\/span>22. Pumpkin seeds are a delicacy in themselves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you scoop out a pumpkin, it&#039;s easy to think that the seeds are just something to throw away. But pumpkin seeds are actually both edible and nutritious. They contain protein, fat, and minerals like magnesium and zinc. Roasted pumpkin seeds can be eaten as snacks or used as a topping on soups, salads, and breads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Mexico, pumpkin seeds have a long tradition in cooking. They are used, among other things, in sauces called pipian, where ground seeds contribute both flavor and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-224x127.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-433x245.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0716.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooking at home: Beef fillet with black pepper sauce, mashed potatoes, oven-baked pumpkin filled with pumpkin cream, red onion, pumpkin seeds and spinach leaves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Alla_pumpor_ar_inte_sakra_att_ata\"><\/span>23. Not all pumpkins are safe to eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most pumpkins sold as edible pumpkins are, of course, intended to be eaten. However, not all pumpkins and pumpkin-like ornamental fruits are suitable for human consumption. Some ornamental varieties may contain high levels of cucurbitacins, natural bitter substances that can cause severe stomach upset and poisoning. These substances are not destroyed by ordinary cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An important rule of thumb is therefore to never eat a pumpkin or squash that tastes distinctly bitter. This applies even if it comes from your own cultivation. And ornamental pumpkins that are not explicitly sold as edible should remain just decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0272.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Pumpans_orangea_farg_kommer_fran_samma_slags_amnen_som_i_morotter\"><\/span>24. The orange color of pumpkin comes from the same kind of substances as in carrots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The beautiful orange color of many pumpkins is due to carotenoids, a group of natural coloring substances that are also found in carrots, among others. One of these substances is beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. This makes orange pumpkin an interesting raw material also from a nutritional point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of carotenoids in a pumpkin varies between varieties. The color can give you a clue, but you can&#039;t determine the nutritional content just by looking at the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0257.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Den_lilla_Uchiki_Kuri_ar_en_riktig_matpumpa\"><\/span>25. The little Uchiki Kuri is a real food pumpkin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all pumpkins are giant or meant for Halloween. One of the popular smaller pumpkins is the Uchiki Kuri, also commonly sold as Hokkaido pumpkin. It has a beautiful orange skin and a firm, orange flesh with a mild, slightly nutty flavor. A practical advantage is that the skin is thin and usually good to eat after cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is just such a pumpkin we recently bought. Peter will probably make a delicious pumpkin soup from it, but there are many other possibilities. It is also great for roasting in the oven, using in gratins or combining with other autumnal ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255-590x332.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/batch_IMG_E0255.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumpor_ar_mycket_mer_an_Halloweenpynt\"><\/span>Pumpkins are much more than Halloween decorations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more you learn about pumpkins, the more fascinating they become. From the first cultivations in America thousands of years ago to today&#039;s huge record-breaking pumpkins, strange pumpkin regattas and spectacular Halloween celebrations, the pumpkin has truly come a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the great thing is that it can still be something as simple as a good dinner. For us, it&#039;s probably the pumpkin soup that is closest to our hearts, even though memories of Derry, Gr\u00f6na Lund and various food experiences on trips also have their very special place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now all that remains to be seen is what Peter decides to do with our Uchiki Kuri. 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