From blue and teal to purple and pink, whether the colors appear painted on natural pumpkins or on the candy baskets of trick-or-treaters themselves, they may symbolize something important.

Blue buckets ... treat." Purple buckets indicate that a child has epilepsy and may be sensitive to flashing lights, loud noises, or other stimuli that could trigger seizures. Teal buckets ...

Inclusive trick-or-treating: Keep trick-or-treating accessible for all: a few simple tips for an inclusive Halloween Teal pumpkin buckets ... Halloween treats Purple pumpkins are used to raise ...

Teal pumpkin buckets are used as a signal to ... one in 13 children have food allergies. Purple pumpkins are linked with the "Purple Pumpkin Project" aimed to help spread awareness on epilepsy.