Teal Pumpkins on Halloween. What They Mean.
@crewgirl (191)
United States
October 29, 2015 8:53pm CST
There is something circling around the internet right now called The Teal Pumpkin Project. Have you heard of it? This Halloween, you may see teal pumpkins on people's doorsteps, but did you also know that they have an important meaning? The Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) launched a national campaign in 2014 and called it the Teal Pumpkin Project™. The project "raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season." Many children with food allergies are often left out on Halloween. When you paint a pumpkin teal, you are telling the neighborhood that you are giving away non-food items for children with allergies. Some non-food items could be anything from Halloween-themed pencils, spider rings, stickers, fairy dust (bag of glitter), and other novelties. You could even get creative and make your own pet spiders or monsters out of pompoms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. It's completely up to you. The best part is that you will bring smiles to lots of children who normally can't participate in trick-or-treating.
So what do you think of The Teal Pumpkin Project? Will you be painting a pumpkin teal this year?
Join 100,000 households pledging to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project™! Raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats and painting a pumpkin teal - the color of food allergy awareness - to place in front of your ho
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 15
What a great idea! No I had not heard of this, thanks for telling us.
Although no trick or treaters come to this place where I live, one day I may live in an area where I can observe this! Now if I see one, I will know what it means.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 15
@crewgirl We are on the top floor of an apt building.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
30 Oct 15
That is fantastic and what a great idea. I think it is wonderful for people to do this. I would rather invest in a bag full of spider ring than a bag full of candy. At least the parents will thank you in the end because you have saved their children's teeth. I love this idea. Too bad here on the islands Halloween is rather new. So we don't have this here yet. I hope one day this new tradition will come to our islands.. 
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
30 Oct 15
@crewgirl I think Twitter, FB, and some other popular sites on social media would be an excellent place to spread the word. Look you have now reached a lot of people here on this site and they love it so much. You can keep spreading the word and soon many people will learn and do the same. Good luck.
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
31 Oct 15
I had heard about it on the news, and I think it is a wonderful idea. We aren't doing it, because we do not get any trick-or-treaters here, because we live in the country. If we did, though, then I would certainly consider this option.
@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
31 Oct 15
@crewgirl It is the same with us. We live in the country, and our house is set back off the road. People would have to drive here. They used to, but it seems that they have decided over the years that it is easier just to go into town where everything is within walking distance.
@Orson_Kart (6775)
• United Kingdom
31 Oct 15
Never heard of this, but as we in the UK are usually about 5 years behind you in the US, then I will remember you in 2020 when I see them. OK, I probably won't as I can't remember yesterday these days. 
It sounds like a good idea though. My way of NOT giving out sweets (candy) is to either go out for the night, or switch the lights off and pretend I am not in. Yes, I am a miserable old curmudgeon. 
It sounds like a good idea though. My way of NOT giving out sweets (candy) is to either go out for the night, or switch the lights off and pretend I am not in. Yes, I am a miserable old curmudgeon. 1 person likes this
@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
31 Oct 15
I thought that people in the UK didn't do trick-or-treating. I know that it is slowly catching on, but many on here still say that they have never seen this activity in their areas.
@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
31 Oct 15
@Orson_Kart LOL - At least we generally are more respectful. If you do not have your porch light on, then we do not go to the door.
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@Orson_Kart (6775)
• United Kingdom
31 Oct 15
@purplealabaster OH yeah, it very popular here now (thanks to you Americans 
) I am sitting here in the dark trying to avoid the little darlings who might come a knocking. In fact there right on cue is my door-bell. shhhhhh quiet...
) I am sitting here in the dark trying to avoid the little darlings who might come a knocking. In fact there right on cue is my door-bell. shhhhhh quiet...1 person likes this
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Aug 16
never had heard of this, but it sounds like a great idea!
