In the passage below, Ott explores the origins of the carved jack-o’-lantern, especially as it relates to the classic "Sleepy Hollow" legend. Related: 24 Creative Jack-O-Lantern Ideas to Up Your ...

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For [Rick]’s number four hack of the month he gives us the Fire Breathing Jack-O-Lantern of death! This isn’t a new idea but it is a very unique and simple implementation. We always love ...

Meet Lewis — Target's new 8-foot jack-o'-lantern decoration! The retailer recently unveiled the Halloween prop, designed by Hyde and Eek Boutique, that has since gone viral on TikTok.

Coating with finely shredded cheese is a much tastier method. It prevents the cheese ball to get soggy. The only problem with ...

If you get the pumpkin-carving scaries, fear no more. The trick to creating a great jack-o’-lantern is really quite simple: You need the right pumpkin-carving tools. Instead of cutting all the ...

The tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns has deep roots in Irish folklore and the term itself takes its name from the legend of Stingy Jack. But long before pumpkins became a sign of Halloween ...

Choose small, sweet pumpkins rather than using a large watery jack-o'lantern. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. If using a shop bought sweet crust pastry case, use one that is 23cm/9in ...