About Today: How to Carve a Pumpkin

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I take my pumpkin carving pretty seriously. This is almost entirely my neighbors' fault. Every year at this time, our street blooms with jack o'lanterns ranging from the classic grinning ghoul to modern masterpieces involving stencils, chisel sets, and lighting schemes. How to Carve a Pumpkin The only thing that matters to me is that my pumpkin is better than other people's. See that? I totally have my priorities straight. Video: How to Carve a Pumpkin The History of Pumpkin Carving See More About:  pumpkin recipes  thanksgiving recipes  halloween recipes Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils Of course, knowing where to get free stencils helps. (And because I'm a benevolent competitor, I'll even share them with you.) Carve a Virtual Pumpkin and Win a Prize A Pumpkin That Carves Itself? See More About:  pumpkins  halloween  holiday crafts How to Choose Pumpkins for Carving and Cooking The first step is to pick a pumpkin suitable for carving. I still have nightmares about the year I tried to get fancy and carve one of those white pumpkin-like gourds. I thought it would look extra spooky, all pale and ghostly on my porch. I forgot that gourds have thicker hides that are almost impossible to cut through.　 31 Places to Find Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns How to Win Pumpkin Carving Contests See More About:  growing pumpkins  winter squash  vegetable gardening Halloween Safety: Carving and Displaying Pumpkins Safely Also: Please don't hurt yourself either carving or showing off your jack o'lantern. Injuries are not festive and should be avoided. Free Pumpkin Carving Patterns How to Make a Pumpkin Planter See More About:  carving pumpkins  jack-o-lantern patterns  halloween decorations Today Ads Pumpkin Halloween Decoration Halloween Crafts Carving Ideas Pumpkin Cut Outs Featured Articles The Chilean Miner Rescue Effort Is Underway Best SUV Deals for 2010 How to Get Started on Twitter 10 Rap Album Cliches We Could Live Without How to Manage Your Frequent Flier Miles Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement