New York State Banning Candles Inside of Pumpkins?

New York State doesn't want you to use candles in your pumpkin anymore? The tradition of using a lit candle in your pumpkins that are on your front porch for Halloween may be a thing of the past. This year Halloween is on a Friday night.

The New York State Division of Consumer Services lays out all of the laws and regulations for Halloween in the State, and here are some suggestions when it comes to the decorations and pumpkins you use on your front porch.

Use battery operated tea-lights, LED lights or glow sticks instead of an open flame candle for your Jack-o-Lanterns. Keep your decorated Jack-o-Lanterns away from curtains, decorations or other flammable objects that could be ignited. Keep any candles or Jack-o-Lanterns away from landings or doorsteps, according to the New York State website.

It seems kind of annoying if New York State wants to try and control all of this stuff. Though, you have to admit it is a whole lot easier using the battery candles because they last so much longer. When people found out about the new 'rule' people were outraged. Mostly, people feel like it is an overreach by New York State to change something that has been so standard for so long.

Though, you have to admit it is much easier to use the teacup lights that are timed so that way they just go on when you need them and turn off by themselves so you don't have to light anything every single night.

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