How Pumpkins Became Jack-O'-Lanterns

The name, jack-o'-lantern, comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin.

The most popular version of the tale involves Jack first tricking the Devil into changing his form, then trapping him in his transfigured state. Jack then ...

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'- ... Etymology · History · Pumpkin craft · World records

A grumpy bastard of a blacksmith by the name of Stingy Jack invites the devil for a drink but refuses to pay.

Many centuries ago, in rural Ireland, there lived a local scoundrel and drunk named Jack. Jack was a trickster, and one with enough daring to risk tricking ...

With demonic roots and a search for salvation, today I will be telling the story of the original Jack behind the Jack-o'-lantern.

Going back to the roots: History of Jack-O'-Lanterns. The tradition of carving Jack-O'-Lanterns has deep roots in Irish folklore and the term ...

Their origin comes from an Irish myth about Stingy Jack, who tricked the Devil for his own monetary gain.

Hey Kids, Did you know the Story of the Jack O Lantern? Do you know that people used Trick or Treat to save themselves? Join Dr. Binocs ...