Halloween is many things to many people, but its heart is wrapped up in seasonal changes, mystical forces and, of course, full-sized candy bars (if you’re lucky). But some years, we want to celebrate differently. Here are four off-kilter, on-brand ways to do that — courtesy of Denver Post staffers.

Bargain fun

Halloween combines my favorite holiday with my favorite hobby: thrifting. I start hunting for vintage Halloween decorations at thrift stores and flea markets in late August and extend the spooky search throughout the fall. The thrill of finding an old blow-mold pumpkin or a tin serving tray is a true dopamine hit for me. I spend hours sorting through the costume racks, looking for funky clothes to build a costume around or even wear year-round. The hunt is almost as fun as the even

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