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![Gibraltar Point Lighthouse ghost](/web/20061029151828im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/halloween/halloween_10_br_en.jpg)
The spectre of murdered Mr. Muller, first keeper of the lighthouse, is said to haunt Toronto Island. (TV; runs 6:33) |
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![Samhain, lord of the dead](/web/20061029151828im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/halloween/halloween_41_br_en.jpg)
Halloween has its origins in the ancient pagan festival Samhain, celebrated by Celtic Druids ushering in winter on Nov. 1. (Radio; runs 7:20) |
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![A treat for dead Aunt Martha](/web/20061029151828im_/http://archives.cbc.ca/med/en/halloween/halloween_80_br_en.jpg)
The tradition of trick or treating began as a way to appease souls of the dead. (Radio; runs 3:25) |