Pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are customs that have been around for centuries. The legend of Stingy Jack seems to be universally credited as the origin of the Jack-o’-lantern.

“Stingy Jack is a later Irish myth used to try to ... the spooky history behind this family tradition has been lost. So now carving pumpkins is synonymous with family and fun instead of spooky ...

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 ...

Stingy Jack had one more trick to play on the Devil ... Freaky finger foods for your Halloween party If you want to try carving your own pumpkin (or turnip), here are some tips to get you started.