The history of American jack-o’-lanterns

The history of American jack-o’-lanterns

Celtic rituals, tricks of nature, and deals with the devil have all played a part in creating this iconic symbol of Halloween.

Pumpkins – from Jack-o-Lanterns to delicious desserts

It’s autumn! Pumpkins are ripe and plentiful … and Halloween is just around the corner. Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence. Photo credit: Boston.com People have been carving Jack-o’-Lanterns for centuries — a Halloween tradition with roots in an old Irish legend about a trickster named Stingy Jack. According to the tale, Stingy Jack once invited the Devil for a drink but, true to his name, didn’t want to pay. Inst…