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Describes the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns and other customs connected to this holiday, as well as discussing the cultivation and uses of pumpkins.

A Halloween jack-o-lantern leads a band of mischief makers before getting snuffed out.

Drew's friends Shane and Shana dress up like monsters with pumpkin heads then begin acting like real monsters.

Five carved pumpkins watch ghosts and witches fly by on Halloween night.

"Pumpkins and Party Themes features ten unique party themes with five do-it-yourself pumpkin designs for each theme. The pumpkin projects have a variety of decorating ideas that include carving, painting, and mixed media craftiness and easy-to-follow steps on each creation. Author Roxanne Rhoads also includes quick ideas on how to bring the theme to life through décor, costumes, and activities. These fun party themes range from gothic elegance to...

Pumpkin heads and jack-o-lanterns of all varieties abound when Halloween comes around.

A family visits a pumpkin patch and chooses the perfect pumpkin to take home and carve a Jack-o-lantern.

Pete the Cat takes on the classic favorite children's song "Five Little Pumpkins" in New York Times bestselling author James Dean's Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins. Join Pete as he rocks out to this cool adaptation of the classic Halloween song!