A couple of quick safety notes before we jump in — especially if this is your first time carving with your kids. Choose a smooth, blemish-free pumpkin: It’ll make carving easier and therefore safer.

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 ...

Experience the artistry of blacksmithing as a ratchet jack is transformed into a stunning custom knife. This unique forging ...

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 ...