Pumpkins aren't just Halloween decorations for some families.

Different colors of pumpkins are being used more regularly to help raise awareness of social issues and other worthy causes. Some may even be a sign to alert trick-or-treaters or those handing out candy to a specific issue affecting someone in the group.

The colors may be displayed on an actual pumpkin or maybe even a pumpkin-shaped bucket being used to collect candy.

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Knowing what each pumpkin color represents will help both you and the visitors to your home when it comes time to fill up the bags on Halloween. Here is a breakdown of the cause each pumpkin color represents. Pumpkins have become more than a Halloween decoration for families who want t

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