The "Great Pumpkin" is a fictional character from the comic strip Peanuts, created by Charles M. Schulz. It is celebrated by the character Linus Van Pelt, who believes that the Great Pumpkin rises from the pumpkin patch on Halloween night to deliver gifts to children. Linus waits in the pumpkin patch each year, hoping to witness this event. The Great Pumpkin symbolizes the spirit of Halloween and the innocence of childhood beliefs. It has become a cultural icon, representing the joy and imagination associated with the holiday. The character has appeared in various Peanuts specials, further popularizing the legend.