Jack-o'-lanterns are associated with the Halloween holiday. Its name comes from the phenomenon of strange lights flickering over peat bogs, called jack-o'-lanterns (also known as …

Oct 20, 2024 · Jack-o'-lanterns have their roots in Irish folklore, but the carved pumpkins weren't connected to Halloween in America until the 19th century.

Oct 25, 2019 · People have been making jack-o’-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. One version of the practice may have originated from an Irish legend—which first appeared in print in the …

Oct 30, 2025 · Discover the fascinating history of the Jack-O’-Lantern—from Irish legend to its rise as Halloween’s most iconic glowing pumpkin.

Oct 29, 2024 · Jack O’Lantern appears as a term for a carved vegetable lantern from the early 19th century, and by 1866, there was a recorded link between the use of carved, hollowed-out …

Oct 17, 2025 · It's the time of year when Halloween decorations are out in full force, and, of course, that includes jack-o'-lanterns. We wanted to know more about the origins of this …

Who is Jack in Jack-O’-Lantern? How did these pumpkin decorations get their name and why do we carve them during Halloween. Read on for the spooky history of this Halloween symbol.

Oct 31, 2024 · Halloween’s iconic jack-o'-lanterns have evolved from turnips to pumpkins and symbolize a tradition of creativity and spirit that brings glowing, spooky faces to homes and …

Mar 18, 2025 · Every Halloween, glowing Jack-o’-Lanterns line porches and windows, their eerie faces lighting up the night. But how did this tradition begin? The Jack-o’-Lantern has its roots …

Sep 23, 2024 · Toward the end of the 19th century, jack-o’-lanterns went from just a trick to a standard seasonal decoration, including at a high-profile 1892 Halloween party hosted by the …