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Halloween lanterns are traditionally carved out of pumpkins in North America or turnips in Ireland. In Australia, try carving a watermelon instead. They are often cheaper than Halloween pumpkins and the flesh is much easier for young kids to scoop out. Enjoy eating the scooped-out watermelon as you make the lantern or whizz into a juice.
Time: 20 minutes
Age: Any Age
Level: Easy
Materials
Method
Carefully slice the top off the watermelon (get an adult to do this). Keep both parts.
Scoop the red watermelon flesh out and put it in a separate bowl.
Cut a spooky face out of the side green wall of the lantern.
You can now put a tealight candle into the bottom of your lantern and replace the lid.
Categories
#Easy
#Any Age
#Halloween
#Lantern
#Watermelon
#Carving
#Under 5s
#5 to 10s
#Over 10s
