But what is it about the crisp air, changing leaves, and end of summer that urges us to break out the carving knives and carve jack-o’-lanterns? Halloween is filled with odd traditions ...

Pumpkins are now one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but they weren’t used as jack-o’-lanterns until the mid-19th century. How did pumpkins go from being an ordinary squash to a ...

The tradition of carving pumpkins is one of the most instantly recognizable features of Halloween and has become a favorite pastime at this time of the year. The humble jack-o-lantern is fun to ...

Smith tells PEOPLE he first saw a premade jack-o'-lantern doorway arch in a store but knew he could make it on his own. "Every year, I try to add something new to my Halloween décor, while still ...

A far cry from the grinning pumpkins of Halloween today, the original folklore version of Jack-o-Lanterns, named for Jack O’Lantern of the Irish myth, were actually quite terrifying. They were ...

Beginning Sept. 27, nearly 5,000 hard carved pumpkins will be on display as part of "Jack O'Lantern World," a month-long immersive Halloween experience in Lake Zurich. In the weeks leading up to ...