Pumpkins are now one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween ... o’-lantern” (or jack-ma-lantern among African Americans in the South) was another name for the will-o’-the-wisp ...

After all, his real name is Jack Skellington Pumpkin King. His head is an actual jack-o-lantern, and his theme song is This is Halloween. You couldn’t ask for a better fit! It’s pretty obvious ...

The tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns has deep roots in Irish folklore and the term itself takes its name from the legend of Stingy Jack. But long before pumpkins became a sign of Halloween ...