Jack o'Lantern

Jack-O-Lanterns are a new feature implemented by Notch in the Halloween Update of October 31st 2010. They are intended as a purely decorative addition although they can also be used as a light source. Their luminance is far greater then that of the torch. Irritatingly, they appear identical to unlit pumpkins in the inventory.Also Jack-O-Lanterns are useful in the way that they never go out, making them much more useful than your typical torch which will go out in the future. Notch seemed for this to be a logical step in the development of the game as it adds a new danger and that your living quarters will require a bit more maintenance until you've replace all the torches with Jack-O-Lanterns. To create one you need a pumpkin and a torch (See Crafting)



Trivia

 * The Jack-O-lantern, unlike the torch, can be placed underwater and can still stay lit. Making it one of the best sources of light for water.
 * If a Jack-O-Lantern is placed on leaves then the block will be placed but it will not be removed from your inventory, effectively duplicating the block.