With Halloween just days away safety is a concern. And in today's world, different colored pumpkins indicate awareness of many issues. When kids are out trick-or-treating the hope is that others will notice the different colored pumpkins and express kindness. Also, when you see a different colored pumpkin on a porch or doorstep, you'll know that the homeowner is aware of a particular issue.

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A dark blue pumpkin carried by a trick-or-treater indicates that the child may have autism or a sensory processing disorder. The purpose of the blue pumpkin is to raise awareness. It's a sign that this particular trick-or-treater may have autism or is non-speaking. They may need a little extra patience and understanding in the trick-or-treat exchange. .

Different Colored Pumpkins Have Special Meanings for Various Issues

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• A child carrying a teal colored pumpkin indicates the child has food allergies. A teal colored pumpkin on a doorstep or porch indicates that the homeowner has non-food treats for trick-or-treaters with food allergies.

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The Teal Pumpkin Project was started by a mother of a child with a food allergy, wanting to ensure safety while enjoying the fun of Halloween. Food allergies affect 8 percent of children (approximately 1 in 13 children).

• A purple pumpkin is for raising awareness of epilepsy. The Purple Pumpkin Project helps raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation.

• Pink pumpkins spread awareness of breast cancer and the movement was started by a non-profit based in New York, the Pink Pumpkin Project.

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Read more about the meanings of different colored pumpkins here.

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