There’s something magical about the flickering glow of a Jack-o’-lantern on a crisp October night. Whether you’re a kid ...

The Irish, seeing the ghostly figure of Jack carrying his turnip-turned-lantern, began to call the wandering spirit “Jack of the Lantern.” This moniker would eventually be reduced to just “Jack ...

With a pumpkin shortage possible this year, experts have suggested a number of other fruits and veg that can be carved this ...

The history of Halloween goes back at least 2,000 years, to the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-un”).

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Back in the day, neighbors were known up and down the street for the treats they handmade every year. Ranging from popcorn ...

his only light a burning coal placed inside a hollowed-out turnip. The practice was not dissimilar to the Samhain tradition ...

You may have heard of a turnip and a kohlrabi, you may have even eaten them, but there are a number of differences between ...

Clonfert Pet Farm has a fantastic family fun event in store this Halloween with highlights including a pumpkin patch, fun ...

The name “jack-o’-lantern” comes from an old Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. According to legend, Jack was so tricky that he even fooled the devil.

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October has arrived, bringing the excitement of pumpkin patches, spooky decorations and haunted houses. Children are counting ...