As the veil between worlds is at its thinnest, people have celebrated throughout history. This program looks at the origins of our holiday celebrations: From trick-or-treating, scarecrows, and jack- o'-lanterns, to the folklore of bats, witches, and everything that lurks in the darkness. 

Chad Lewis is a researcher, author, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. His background is in Psychology and for nearly 30 years he has traveled the globe in search of unique and bizarre histories and stories. 

My name is Chad Lewis and I am a researcher, author, and lecturer on topics of the strange and unusual. My background is in the field of Psychology as I did both my Bachelor and Master degree work in the field- but for nearly 30 years I have traveled the globe in search of unique and bizarre stories and history.