people would enter the mound and light a candle inside one or more of the skulls that were present there.” Sound familiar? No wonder jack-o’-lanterns evoke a creepy feelingthey began as real ...

A pumpkin-carving contest and lighted jack-o’-lantern display will highlight The Arboretum at Penn State’s annual Pumpkin Festival Oct. 7 and 8. Festivities will take place in the Arboretum ...