Why can't people send pumpkins?

In the folk, sending pumpkins is usually regarded as an unlucky custom. Some places think that pumpkins represent feng shui, and giving pumpkins will give your good luck to others. Therefore, in order to avoid this unlucky situation, people usually don't send pumpkins.

Another way of saying this is that sending pumpkins may cause misunderstanding. The word "sending melon" is homophonic with "sending baby" in some places, and "sending baby" is homophonic with "funeral". In order to avoid this possible misunderstanding, people choose not to send pumpkins.

The above information is for reference only, and it is recommended to consult relevant literature if necessary.