A couple of quick safety notes before we jump in - especially if this is your first time carving with your kids. Choose a ...

THE TRADITION of carving jack-o'-lanterns originated in Ireland, where people would hollow out turnips or other root vegetables, and carve grotesque faces into them to create lanterns.These lanterns ...

Every year, more than a billion pounds of pumpkins end up in U.S. landfills after Halloween, releasing methane as they decompose. But with a little planning, those leftovers can have a second ...

It's not always three triangles and a toothy grin. Sometimes it's dragons and dinosaurs, castles and cartoon characters. For ...

Doctors warn that Halloween injuries are common — from pumpkin carving cuts to traffic accidents — urging parents to take ...

The secret to safely carving pumpkins isn't luck or fancy tools—it's basic knife skills. Use a sharp knife, set up a stable ...

Thinking of carving pumpkins with cookie cutters? Our test shows the hack is slow, risky, and messy. Traditional carving ...

From ancient Celtic lore to WD-40 hacks — learn why we carve pumpkins and how to keep yours from turning into mush before ...

Spooky season is officially upon us, with just over two weeks to go before the streets will be filled with little ones out guising in their costumes. Love it or hate it, Halloween is coming, and with ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — Soon families will be carving pumpkins at the Thomas Rees Carillon in Washington Parkas Springfield residents prepare for the upcoming Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. It's a free ...