A Tale for Halloween

In a cozy cottage near a steep mountain, Babette and Antone lived a simple life with their hardworking parents. Though poor, the siblings were happy. Antone carved toys and jack-o'-lanterns, while Babette played with turnip dollies made by her brother. When Halloween arrived, Babette longed to join the village frolic, but Antone said it was too dangerous to go through the forest at night. So instead, he promised a little Halloween celebration at home. But just as the fun was about to begin, their jack-o’-lantern candle went missing which was chewed up by a mischievous rat! As Babette cried, something magical happened. The jack-o'-lantern came to life, rolled away, and called all the vegetables to join a wild Halloween parade! Who would believe that carrots could dance, pumpkins could talk, and witches could be kind? Read this magical Halloween fantasy to find out how a night of laughter and surprises brought fortune to a poor family.