Pumpkins are now one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but they weren’t used as jack-o’-lanterns until the mid-19th century. How did pumpkins go from being an ordinary squash to a ...

But in the San Antonio heat, it's tough to keep your carved jack-o'-lantern grinning all month ... and knowing when to say goodbye to your scary squash. ALSO READ: Kitschy Halloween costumes ...