Use the cleaned-out shell for serving other things like cranberry juice, stew, soups, cooked vegetables, condiments, etc. 

Coat pumpkin seeds with a light vegetable oil, spread flat in a baking pan, sprinkle with a little salt and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 225º F. 

Pumpkin stuffed with seasoned, cooked wild rice is an elegant Native presentation. Complete the picture with roasted turkey and cranberries.