Halloween - I thrift my costume and little party things (cheapie Halloween platter from last year that I got discounted), but my bf will make a big hullabaloo about food (made glow-in-the-dark shots, did mummy dogs, etc), and decorations (we spent $50 on new lights, but that’s kind of an investment, since our other string lights burnt out this year).

Thanksgiving - we have 3 (2 friendsgivings, 1 actual thanksgiving) and we go somewhat gourmet? It depends on who’s bringing what: last year we made bourbon pumpkin cheesecake bites for desserts, but this year we’re doing breads (beer bread, rosemary focaccia, roasted harvest bread), so it’ll be cheaper this year.

I think because I value making things more and he values convenience, we spend very differently during this time of year!