This long-distance Halloween date idea is perfect for couples who love spooky season and classic Halloween traditions. 
Pumpkin carving comes from the much older tradition of making jack-o’-lanterns, which is often linked to Irish and Scottish folklore. Before pumpkins were commonly used, people carved frightening faces into turnips and other root vegetables and placed lights inside them. One purpose was to create scary-looking lanterns that were believed to frighten away or protect homes from wandering spirits during the Halloween season. 
That tradition makes pumpkin carving such a fun Halloween date. It is creative, a little messy, and gives you something festive to display afterward. Even when you are long-distance, you can still keep the tradition going by carving at the same time and showing off your finished jack-o’-lanterns to each other.
How to do this date
- 1Pick a timethat works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
- 2Hop on a video callusing Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
- 3Pick a large pumpkinEach person should choose a large pumpkin to carve. Look for one that feels sturdy and has a smooth side with enough space for your design.
- 4Gather your suppliesYou will need:
- One large pumpkin
- 🔪 A pumpkin carving kit or small serrated carving tool
- 🥄 A large spoon or pumpkin scoop
A washable marker or pencil
A pumpkin carving stencil, if you want to use one- 📰 Newspaper, paper bags, or a tray to protect your table
An LED candle or pumpkin light
- 5Choose your designYou can draw your own design directly onto the pumpkin or print a pumpkin carving stencil and tape it to the front.
- 6Cut open the pumpkinCarefully cut a lid around the stem. Remove the lid and set it aside.
- 7Scoop out the insideUse a large spoon or pumpkin scoop to remove the seeds and stringy pulp.
Scrape the inside until it is relatively clean. - 8Start carvingCut slowly along your outline. Begin with the smaller details first and work toward the larger sections.
- 9Light it up and revealPlace an LED candle or pumpkin light inside, dim the room, and count down from three before turning your pumpkins around.
Prefer to Do It Online?
If you would rather skip the mess, LDRDATE has created a pumpkin carving mini game where you can carve a pumpkin online instead.
Each person can open the mini game in their own browser, choose a design, carve directly on the screen and reveal their virtual jack-o’-lanterns to each other at the end!
Pumpkin Carving
Make it a night to remember
- Create a Spooky Atmosphere. Dim the lights and add Halloween decorations like fake cobwebs, skeletons, orange lights, or candles.
- Dress up! Carve your pumpkins while wearing your Halloween costumes. It makes the whole date feel more festive and gives you even better photos afterward.
- Roast the Pumpkin Seeds. ave the seeds from your pumpkins, season them, and roast them afterward. Try salt, cinnamon sugar, garlic, or another favorite seasoning and enjoy them as a Halloween snack
Experience a blindfolded dinner over video call, heighten your senses through taste, touch, scent and sound