Answer Girl: Hallowe'en traditions Oct 31, 2008
Jack-o-lanterns date back to the 17th Century, and literally mean "man with a lantern.". Legend says a sinning Irishman named Jack made a deal with the Devil so that he wouldn't go to hell for his sins. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Keeping trick-or-treaters safe from sex offenders on Halloween Oct 31, 2008
Doorsteps are adorned with jack-o-lanterns, and many houses are decorated to the hilt. But if you belong to a certain segment of society, deputies from Precincts 6 and 7 will be the ones doing the haunting. (KHOU.com, TX)
Opera House Of Horrors? Oct 31, 2008
Beneath the jack-o-lanterns, costumes, and apple-bobbing lies the shadowy heart of Halloween, beseeching us to suspend disbelief and poke around on the "other" side. Are some spirits caught between this world and the next. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Beware of ghosts, goblins on area roads Friday Oct 30, 2008
Jack o lanterns can pose fire hazards. Make sure they are kept out of paths and placed in areas where they won t catch fire when knocked over. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Fire department offers Halloween safety tips Oct 30, 2008
Use flashlights instead of candles when illuminating Jack-O-Lanterns. IF YOU USE CANDLES, KEEP THEM AWAY FROM COSTUMES, CURTAINS, OR ANYTHING THAT CAN CATCH FIRE. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Officers plan big holiday presence Oct 30, 2008
While there will no doubt be the traditional jack-o-lanterns and bowls of candy, there also will be a parade of costumed and boisterous college students. Each year around Halloween, the streets of Isla Vista swell with students from UCSB, as well as schools from throughout the region, walking en masse and visiting house parties. (Santa Maria Times)
Kern County Fire Department Issues Halloween Warnings Oct 30, 2008
"Kids carry jack-o-lanterns and candles to light their path; those open flames can become a danger.". Here are some ways to make sure you and your kids have a safe Halloween. (KERO 23, CA)
»Submit Yours! Oct 30, 2008
Send in photos of your family, pets, or your jack-o-lanterns. Please send your photo to us directly with the form below for use on 10News. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Girls dress indecently for Halloween, Nation aghast Oct 30, 2008
Halloween approaches and we all know what that means, and no, I'm not talking about the candy, the trick-or-treating, the horror movies or even the jack-o-lanterns. I'm talking about something so much more important than that, something that goes above and beyond the idea of picking the perfect costume for that Halloween party. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Winooski Prepares Halloween Display Oct 30, 2008
Dozens of volunteers gathered at the senior center on Wednesday night to carve jack-o-lanterns. The carved gourds will be pit on display Thursday and Friday in Smith Park for the city's annual Festival of Pumpkins. (WCAX.com, VT)
October SURPRISE! Oct 30, 2008
For Halloween celebrants, it is fake cobwebs, Jack-o-lanterns and costumes. So it s no wonder that political masks are a big hit at The Costume Company, at 489 Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington Center. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Halloween is a time for fun at Beaches Oct 30, 2008
-Supervise children under age 13 and make sure they avoid lit candles and jack-o-lanterns. Older children should trick-or-treat in a group and know their curfew. (Florida Times-Union)
Add some veggies to combat all that candy Oct 29, 2008
Healthy Jack-O-Lantern Sandwiches, center foreground, carrot 'fingers' with dipping 'blood', left and mini jack-o-lanterns made from oranges are healthy Halloween treats ... For example, mini jack-o-lanterns can be made by taking a small orange and using the tip of a knife to cut eyes, a nose and a mouth into the peel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Vintage collector revels in holidays (3) Oct 28, 2008
Among her favorite festive artifacts that she has collected for the October holiday is an elaborate array of nearly century-old cardboard Jack-o-lanterns ... She explains that many Europeans in the 17th and 18th centuries typically carved their Jack-o-lanterns from vegetables such as squash and turnips ... However, Kirkpatrick explains that by the late 19th and early 20th century, several manufacturers were making Jack-o-lanterns from pressed cardboard. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Steps to keep your pet protected this Halloween Oct 28, 2008
And don't forget, pets are curious, so glowing jack-o-lanterns and other decorations may end up being a hazard for them. "If you have a curious pet, make sure the decorations are out of harm's way," said Mordcovich. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
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Skeletons, transformers, fairies and Hannah Montana wound their way down a path lined with paper lanterns and jack-o-lanterns, past the Weeks family cemetery and volunteers with the 4-H Junior Leader Club to gather beneath The Shadows on the Teche s moss-draped trees and share in a long-time Halloween tradition: scary stories. Harrison Beach, 7, came dressed as a skeleton But not just any skeleton Skelebones, the leader of all the skeletons. (New Iberia, LA)
Halloween safety for pets Oct 27, 2008
Keep pets away from lighted jack-o-lanterns. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned. (Montana Standard, MT)
Take care in choosing a Halloween costume Oct 27, 2008
It is also best to not put candles in jack-o-lanterns since a loose piece of costume could come in contact with the flames. It s better to use a battery operated light, Dickens said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Police and auxilliary to be out in force to make sure your Halloween is safe Oct 27, 2008
Move lit jack-o-lanterns off the porch where kids get bunched up if they are trick-or-treating in groups. Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Hero dog saves kittens from fire Oct 26, 2008
Oct. 24: Keepers at the London Zoo surprised the park's gorillas with treat-filled jack-o-lanterns. Msnbc. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Halloween fright: A 'free' trick, not a pumpkin treat Oct 26, 2008
The signs with bright orange grinning jack-o-lanterns hang across Portland's east side: "Free Pumpkin Patch.". Nancy Lewis saw it and went to check out the lot at Southeast 90th Avenue and Powell Boulevard that she figured was passing out free pumpkins. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Prepare for scares at Ghoulees in the Coulees Oct 26, 2008
Hundreds of carved, lighted jack-o-lanterns will guide your way through a half-mile walk on a wooded trail full of chills and thrills when you go to Ghoulees in the Coulees on Wednesday and Thursday at Norskedalen in Coon Valley. Hikes begin at 5:30 p.m., with the last one leaving at 9 p.m. Plan on earlier hikes while there s still daylight for the young and faint of heart hikes between 8 and 9 p.m. will be super scary. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Museum night showcases haunted prehistory Oct 26, 2008
They passed through spider-webbed gates and climbed stairs lined with jack-o-lanterns to reach the museum, flooded with fog. The museum hosted its second annual "Night at the Museum" event, part Halloween party, part educational day out, organized by the school's Paleontology Club. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Halloween 2008 -- Friday Night Delight Oct 25, 2008
Besides decorating earlier and more completely this year with spooky Halloween scenes of candlelit chandeliers and jack-o-lanterns, many people will use scent as a way to enhance the experience throughout October. Ruffolo adds. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend Oct 25, 2008
Hundreds of hand carved jack-o-lanterns illuminate Mulholland Street. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Homeowners not scared to decorate for Halloween Oct 25, 2008
Bring jack-o-lanterns and uncarved pumpkins and squash inside if there is frost in the forecast ... As for jack-o-lanterns, I wouldn t carve it but a couple of days beforehand, Benson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Halloween unmasked Oct 24, 2008
But Jack-o-Lanterns were not a part of Halloween celebrations in Britain; it would take a new continent to cement that tradition. The first mention of a Jack-o-Lantern being part of a Halloween celebration comes from a Canadian paper which, in 1866, wrote, "The old time custom of keeping up Hallowe'en was not forgotten last night by the youngsters of the city. They had their maskings and their merry-makings, and perambulated the streets after dark in a way which was no doubt amusing to... (CNN)
More of this story Oct 24, 2008
Participants will enjoy trick or treating down a trail lit with hundreds of carved jack o lanterns, games, exploration stations, haunted story tellers and special shows featuring animal stars. Admission is 19. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Bennington Prepares for Pumpkin Challenge Oct 24, 2008
For the last two years, residents in Bennington have tried to carve more jack-o-lanterns than Keene ... All jack-o-lanterns must be dropped off on Main Street tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ... Bennington is also attempting to top Boston's world record of 30,000 jack-o-lanterns. (WCAX.com, VT)
Send these Halloween treats to school to diffuse the avalanche of sugar Oct 24, 2008
Mini Jack-o-lanterns. Take a small orange and use the tip of a knife to cut eyes, a nose and a mouth into the peel. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Frightfully furry Halloween pets Oct 23, 2008
Getting to ready to light jack-o-lanterns. Follow these smart guidelines. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Pumpkin carver turns hobby into art form Oct 22, 2008
For jack-o-lanterns, you dont need to find a pumpkin without skin punctures since carving the flesh will attract more decay-causing organisms than the smaller punctures ... Philadelphia artist brings new light to jack-o-lanterns. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Two Different Ways to Serve Pumpkin Oct 22, 2008
Pumpkins aren't for just making Jack-o-Lanterns during the Halloween season ... Jack-o-lanterns originated in Ireland where they were not made from pumpkins, but from hollowed out rutabagas, turnips and potatoes ... Some of the embers were placed in jack-o-lanterns and carried about to light the path. (Suite101.com)
VIDEO: Take a fresh look at a fall favorite. Oct 22, 2008
The big orange pumpkins most of us carve into jack-o-lanterns are certainly edible, but they are not the best for cooking. They're a little too stringy and watery, not "the thick, nice texture you're looking for," Miller said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Halloween Help Oct 22, 2008
Costumes are expensive and we were going to skip the jack-o-lanterns this year. The Free pumpkin event last Saturday was truely appreciated. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
How to host a killer Halloween party Oct 22, 2008
The top crusts are cut to look like Jack O Lanterns. And, in the spirit of waste not want not, when you cut out the Jack O Lantern eyes and nose, save the tiny triangular pieces of crust to put on top of a different quiche. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Keene, NH, Pumpkin Festival gets new look Oct 21, 2008
William Harris of Center Stage Cheshire County says the goal is to put more jack-o-lanterns at or near street level. The festival has grown over the years to attract 70,000 to 80,000 visitors, and Harris says improving safety was one goal of the changes. (Concord Monitor)
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree Oct 20, 2008
Pumpkins are one of the items most commonly associated with autumn, bringing forth visions of jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins pies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies and pumpkin cheesecake. With proper shopping, planning and a little bit of time, it is possible to prepare fresh pumpkins at home and save money over the mass-produced solid-pack pumpkin found in grocery stores. (Suite101.com)
Pick of the patch Oct 20, 2008
In addition to the pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, they sell some pie pumpkins. People can buy pumpkins or squash on display in front of the Buerckley s house, or they can go to the pumpkin patch to pick their own. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ghouls, zombies take over Utica Zoo Oct 19, 2008
We use the money to stock the cupboards for all the animals for the winter season, Irons said as she stood along a walkway decorated with glowing jack-o-lanterns, corn stalks and bales of hay. It s a safe environment for the kids to do trick-or-treating, Irons said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Pumpkin carving 101: The new face of Jack-O-Lanterns Oct 18, 2008
By Ann Rowland Friday, October 17, 2008 12:06 PM EDT Pumpkins and large gourds are the raw material used for creating Jack-O-Lanterns ... From wandering around in the field searching for the perfect pumpkin to lighting the little candle inside to set it aglow, making Jack-O-Lanterns is not only traditional, it s a fun activity for the family to enjoy together ... Of course, if you like the old-fashioned version of Jack-O-Lanterns, triangle eyes, toothy grin and all, the stencil method will help... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Spooks, ghosts abound Oct 16, 2008
Costumed kids threw pennies into jack-o-lanterns for prizes, played games and decorated their own edible haunted houses. Brody came dressed as a dead Egyptian, wearing all black and an exposed ribcage covered in bandages. (Westford Eagle, MA)
NATURE - HUMAN AND OTHERWISE: Fall is the season to be outdoors Oct 16, 2008
From the air, you can see its elaborate design, with three jack o lanterns, two spiders, and the name of the farm, all carved into the cornfield. From the ground, it s just a sea of corn and you ll do you best to find your way through. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Short Orders Oct 15, 2008
Seed moneyFor most, it's a tasty sideline to the Halloween tradition of carving Jack-o-Lanterns. But for Galen and Sennen Conte, brothers from Rhode Island, roasting pumpkin seeds is what they call a "high-wire balancing act." Now, after five years as a struggling small business, their company, Gerbs Pumpkin Seeds, is starting to pay dividends. (Boston Globe)
Tricks to make it a happy 'Hallo-green' Oct 14, 2008
Make spooky jack-o-lanterns or place mini pumpkins on your front porch and in your windows. You can also use autumn leaves to bring a seasonal touch to your home. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Little Boo peep Oct 13, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, October 13, 2008. Our double secret covert Carnival espionage agent, Deep Float, gets the lowdown on the upcoming Krewe of Boo Halloween parade Monday, October 13, 2008Angus Lind. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Somerville Bark: Dawgnations and Howlations! Oct 13, 2008
Keep dogs away from candles, jack-o-lanterns and the like. Give even laidback dogs a break from meeting trick-or-treaters. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Historians seek skeletons, ghosts from local attics Oct 11, 2008
MATTOON Halloween has created many bone-chilling images ranging from glowing Jack-o-Lanterns and rattling skeletons to perforated sheets that transform children into tiny ghosts. On Halloween Night the Coles County Historical Society and the Eastern Illinois Univeristy historical administration class will host Trick-or-Treat Traditions in the Gannaway House, 1316 Lafayette Ave. It will be a goodies stop for children and also a chance to learn about Halloween history, said Lori Henderson, a... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Halloween Preschool Unit Study Oct 11, 2008
A favorite Halloween activity is let preschoolers decorate pumpkin cut-outs to create their own unique Jack-O-Lanterns. If the toddler can use scissors well, let them cut out the pumpkin face using safety scissors. (Suite101.com)
Visitors, residents flock to area farms Oct 10, 2008
Friday 10 October, 2008. Although some come from just minutes away, others travel hours just to walk the countryside, enjoy the fresh air and pick apples, pumpkins and other produce. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Halloween Safety Oct 10, 2008
Make sure your house is well lit so they know they are welcome but do not line your drive way with lanterns or Jack-O-Lanterns with candles inside. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
Worried About Heating Your Home This Winter? Oct 8, 2008
You've heard plenty of news reports and discussions out there about the cost of home-heating and how New York is declaring this a "crisis" before we even carve out our Jack-O-Lanterns. I'm planning a series of reports throughout the winter on this topic and would love to hear from you. (WOKR13 Rochester)
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Oct 8, 2008
Near-life sized dinosaurs built completely of jack o lanterns dominate the riverside landscape. Walk along paths surrounded by Tyrannosauruses and Stegosauruses in the heat of battle. (Suite101.com)
Share your spookiest story with us Oct 8, 2008
Jack O Lanterns, black cats and goblins. Halloween is right around the corner, and the Billerica Minuteman wants to read your spookiest story. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Halloween 'Howl To's' Oct 8, 2008
Cloth or canvas shopping bags and pillowcases are great alternatives to paper, plastic bags and more traditional plastic jack-o-lanterns used by many trick-or-treaters to collect candy. Gather fall-colored scraps of fabric, ribbon, buttons or food coloring and spend the afternoon with the kids decorating a recyclable trick-or-treat bag. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Tricks and Treats: Zoos go all out for Halloween Oct 7, 2008
Candyland Way is filled with lollipops, candy canes and sweets; Pumpkinville, USA is home to a hill of glowing jack-o-lanterns; Land of Oz is where children can follow a yellow brick road to meet Dorothy, the cowardly lion and the tin man. Riders on the carousel will notice that it spins in the wrong direction while passengers on the train should watch out for the headless horseman. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday at Academy of Arts Oct 7, 2008
Mask-O-Lantern Contest: Jack-o-lanterns always have the same old faces. Get inspired by masks found in our Indonesian Gallery, then use your creativity to carve your own pumpkin. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Union City to turn into Spookytown, U.S.A. Oct 7, 2008
The pumpkins may be carved, as in jack-o-lanterns, but carving isn't required. Pumpkins must be turned in at the stage by 4:30 p.m.. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
What to Do in the Hudson Valley Oct 6, 2008
The Great Jack O Lantern Blaze--Croton-on-Hudson--Over 4000 hand carved Jack O Lanterns in staged vignettes at Van Cortlandt Manor. 630PM.. (Suite101.com)
Fall into fall Oct 6, 2008
Whether carving jack-o-lanterns, heading to Salem, bobbing for apples, or staying in to watch scary movies, there is a way for everyone to enjoy Halloween this year. Page 1 of 1. (Northeastern News, MA)
Maine jack-o-lantern record attempt comes up short Oct 6, 2008
A boy finishes lighting a patch of jack-o-lanterns at the Camp Sunshine Maine Pumpkin Festival. CUMBERLAND, Maine (AP) Thousands of glowing jack-o'-lanterns created quite a sight at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, but an attempt to set a world record for having the most carved pumpkins lit at one time fell short of its goal. (USA Today)
Pumpkin Carving 101 Oct 5, 2008
The beginning of October means its time to start thinking about things like buying candy, Halloween costumes, home decorations and jack-o-lanterns ... Gardner, who usually carves and places outside her home about 30 jack-o-lanterns during Halloween season, also said its important to have fun while carving a jack-o-lantern ... Ranging from intricately detailed jack-o-lanterns depicting whole scenes to simple classics made by the hands of children with guidance and assistance to adults,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hosting a Happy Halloween Party Oct 5, 2008
Since this Halloween shindig is just a little spooky, not an all-out fright fest, choose a classic symbol jack o lanterns, friendly ghosts or animal silhouettes to decorate the invite. Here is a simple DIY option featuring everyone s favorite treat. (Suite101.com)
Hallowe'en Celebration: Urban Pagan... Oct 4, 2008
Symbols are witches, broomsticks, cats, especially black, bats, owls, spiders and her web, witches, Jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, skeletons and skulls. All celebrants wear costumes representing these or clothing with the symbols on them. (Suite101.com)
No tricks to these healthy, kid-friendly treats Oct 3, 2008
For example, mini jack-o-lanterns can be made by taking a small orange and using the tip of a knife to cut eyes, a nose and a mouth into the peel. Cut just deep enough to expose the white pith. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
