One of the earliest examples of the pumpkin as a jack-o’-lantern is an 1846 newspaper account called “The Jack o’Lantern,” about a young boy taking a pumpkin that a farmer did not “make ...

An easy way to make your Jack-O'-Lantern even more spooky twist is to add some string to give it a stitched up look. Poke holes around the eye and mouth you've carved and thread the string through. 4.

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.

Come this time of year, Halloween jack-o’-lantern-shaped food and carved pumpkin recipes flood our feeds on Pinterest, TikTok and Instagram. That's why we've rounded up a few of our favorite ...

The best I can tell, the modern jack-o'-lantern pumpkin has only been around for about 150 years and its arrival in the Americas seems to trace back to mid-19th century Irish immigrants who ...

Sure — as long as it is in good condition and hasn't' yet been carved. Pumpkins typically used for jack-o'-lanterns usually are larger, with stringier pulp and more watery flesh. However, you can ...

The humble jack-o'-lantern, a pumpkin shell with a macabre face carved into it, lit from inside with a candle, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween. It carries with it a rich ...

The watermelon, on the other hand proved to be an easy, clean cut and doubled as a fantastic ready-to-eat snack along the way. Watermelons are a great alternative to pumpkins for a jack-o’-lantern.

He had nothing to do with the pumpkin at all. Americans may have merged the Irish jack-o’-lantern with legends about supernatural pumpkins, but another source lay closer to home.

Sure — as long as it is in good condition and hasn't' yet been carved. Pumpkins typically used for jack-o'-lanterns usually are larger, with stringier pulp and more watery flesh. However, you can ...