A fun Halloween tradition is carving pumpkins, a practice that originated with the Irish festival Samhain. Large bonfires were built during the festival, and it was believed that fairy spirits lurked in the shadows of these fires. To distract the spirits from settling into houses and farms, people would carve faces into large turnips and set a lit candle inside. Those living in Torrance CA who wish to participate in the tradition of pumpkin carving will want to visit Cottone and Sons PCH Pumpkin Patch.
A family owned and operated business, Bob and Joanne Cottone have been providing the Torrance community with quality pumpkins and Christmas trees since 1959. Currently, the pumpkin patch is located on Madrona Avenue at the Del Amo Fashion Center Mall. Families will enjoy selecting pumpkins from the variety of available gourds. Plus, there is a face painting, pony rides, bounce houses, and a petting zoo for children to enjoy.
Don’t forget about Cottone and Sons when it’s time to purchase a Christmas tree! Along with their pumpkin patch, the Cottones offer a wide selection of high quality Christmas trees. Choose from bull pine, Douglas fir, noble fir and much more. There is also mistletoe, fresh wreaths, and fresh garlands available for holiday decorating.
After picking up pumpkins to carve, if you need to take care of any Halloween shipping, stop by the Torrance PostalAnnex for UPS and FedEx shipping services. The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your packages.
Cottone and Sons PCH
21573 Madrona Ave
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: (310) 375-6373
Hours
Mon - Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Image: Cottone and Sons PCH Facebook
Sources: Cottone and Sons PCH Facebook; Cottone and Sons PCH Website; Yelp, History.com