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Stingy Jack, the original jack-o’-lantern

Jack-o’-lanterns have probably been popping up in your neighborhood this past week.  They are perhaps the most well-known symbol of Halloween, but do you know how they originated?  To find out, we have to take a walk through the centuries and travel to Ireland. There, legend has it, a man twice tricked the Devil, which we think is pretty impressive! Unfortunately for this man, Stingy Jack, after his death, his trickery saw him forced to wander the Earth, with only a burning coal to light his way and keep him company.  Jack placed the coal in a turnip, and the Irish started carving their own turnips and potatoes with scary faces in order to keep Jack and other evil spirits far away. Over time, the carved vegetables became known as jack-o’-lanterns, and people switched to using pumpkins. How’s that for a spooky history? For more of the Stingy Jack legend, check out this article and have a happy Halloween!

Tonic Gifts Bushfire Appeal - help us donate now

We will be donating the profits from the sale of all Children's books, clothing, and toys purchased from today Wednesday 18th February until Sunday 15th February 2009.  With the profits from the sales of our full childrens range we will be purchasing the following necessities that the victims of the bushfire require.

In addition you will also be able to donate $10 or more, by searching 'bushfire' in our product list.

Be generous, buy up for the years birthdays and even Christmas presents, the victims need these items now.  We will purchase the items and send off on Monday 16th February.  We look forward to your donations.

Disposable razors                            
Shaving cream
Deoderant
Soaps
Sorbolene Cream
Tooth Paste
ToothBrushes
Hairbrushes
Hair bands
Bobby Pins
Sanitary Pads and Tampons
Tissues
Toilet Paper
Nappies
Baby Wipes
Bags
Suitcases
Backpacks
Non-perishable foods (not out of date)
New pillows and quilts
Manchester
Towels
Sheets
Handbags

Tonic Gifts Helps Sunrise Reject The Recession

We have been inspired by channel 7's Sunrise program's initiative to Reject the Recession.  We are proud to offer all Sunrise viewers 10% off our full store range of unexpected necessities for the home and office.  We also offer free gift wrapping for those taking advantage of this offer.  

Please just quote the coupon code of 'sunrise' to receive this discount.  For free gift wrapping with purchase, please email louisa@tonicgifts.com.au, once you have placed your order.  I will personally wrap your gift with lashings of coloured tissue paper.  Your parcel will then be carefully packed and delivered to you or yours.

Tonic Gifts
proudly rejecting the recession with Sunrise