Jack-o’-lantern personified the unknown, bewildering forces that seemingly occupied wild places. For some, it was not simply a spook.

The term jack-o ’ -lantern was first applied to people, not pumpkins. As far back as 1663, the term meant a man with a lantern or a night watchman. Just a decade or so later, it began to be used ...

Don’t let your jack-o-lantern go bad before Halloween With the scary season comes a classic fall activity that all ages enjoy: carving pumpkins. Unfortunately, most jack-o-lanterns only last ...

Here's everything you need to know about Racine Zoo's Jack-O'-Lantern Nights. When are the Jack-O'-Lantern Nights? The light show will run Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 26 to Nov. 3.

Brainstorming jack-o'-lantern ideas, of course! If you're looking to go beyond the classic toothy-smile-and-triangle-eyes design, here are 24 easy and unique pumpkin carving ideas to inspire you.

Learn about where the tradition of carving faces into pumpkins for Halloween came from!

The jack-o’-lantern as a folk character originated in Ireland as a trickster forced to wander the netherworld after being banned from both heaven and hell for his ornery behavior.