Crowds - October vs. December

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Historically....would crowds be better in mid-October (AFTER Columbus weekend) or in early December (AFTER candlelight processional)?

We aren't for sure when we'll be able to go in 2023. Here are possible dates...
October 14th - 19th
December 6th - 11th

We would not attend any Halloween parties or Christmas ones (if they have those.)

Our last trip was late June so I'm also curious how either of those times would compare to what we experienced this year (June 21st - 25th.)

I think that's too early in October. You are still going to run into Fall breaks.