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. He had nothing ...

Once this became a Halloween tradition, Jack-o-Lanterns were used as guides for people dressed in costume on Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1), a traditional Gaelic version of Halloween, seen as a night ...

Halloween is close enough now that people are starting to put out their Jack-o-lanterns. While other decorations can go out earlier, it's not great to carve pumpkins so early. They'll shrivel up ...

Jack-o’-lanterns aren’t truly "alive" until they're lit up. Historically, this has been done using real candles, but these days, there are many more ways to set them aglow that don't involve ...

“I am not a jack-o’-lantern,” he says with a flick of annoyance. “My name is Lewis.” It’s just one of many phrases that brim with attitude.

Ticket prices and parking for Jack-O'-Lantern Nights. Admission is $10 per person and free for children under two years old. Tickets are only available to buy at the door with cash or card.

Sure, you may think jack-o'-lanterns have always been carved out of those plump, orange gourds. But, you'd be wrong. Smithsonian Magazine reported that turnips were the chosen vegetable to carve ...

The Jack O'Lantern Spectacular takes place inside Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road. The entrance to the event is at the intersection of New Cut Road and Kenwood Road. For GPS, use 1801 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB)-- Get into the Halloween season and take a stroll through hundreds of Jack O'Lanterns. WDRB's Keith Kaiser joins Dreams with Wings as they prepare for the annual event.