(CNN) — Halloween is a time for families to carve pumpkin lanterns. It’s a time for people of all ages to passionately debate about the value of candy corn. And it is, of course, a time for children ...

Skeletons, ghosts, goblins and other creepy things are iconic symbols of Halloween. So how is it that a holiday that nowadays is often associated with candy, costumes and fun has ties to a darker side ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Jack-o’-lanterns are an ...

For many people, Halloween would not be complete without a jack-o’-lantern. Americans are projected to spend more than $867 million on Halloween pumpkins this year, said University of Missouri ...

For many of us, carving pumpkins is an essential Halloween tradition we engage in every year. But have you ever wondered how this custom started? The Halloween we celebrate today traces all the way ...

With glowing, jagged eyes and a crooked smile, the jack-o’-lantern is one of the most recognizable faces of Halloween. Behind that face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." As the sun sets on October 31, spirits will rise to haunt the living—or so the story goes. It’s the ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — When you think of Halloween decorations and symbols, probably one of the first images that comes to mind is the Jack-o’-Lantern. While it mainly began from Irish tradition, the ...