Why some houses might have different colored pumpkins on display this Halloween and what it means

WASHINGTON — Trick-or-treaters are set to embark on their journey from house to house , filling their buckets, bags and pillowcases with loads of candy this week.

Some candy lovers and Halloween enthusiasts may notice different-colored gourds on display this year as more people rely on non-traditional pumpkins to raise awareness.

Here's everything you need to know about pumpkin colors before you head out to trick-or-treat.

What do teal pumpkins mean?

Teal pumpkin buckets signal that a child has a food allergy. The "Teal Pumpkin Project" began as a way for the food allergy community in East Tennessee to make trick-or-treating more inclusive and safe for children with food allergies.

A teal pumpkin outside of a house may signal to trick-or-treaters that the homeowner has other non-foo