According to the vicar, many of the local folk thought the War was due in part to people turning away from their roots and omitting to take proper precautions, such as burying a sacrifice under the foundation, that is, or burning fishes' bones on the hearth-except haddocks, of course," he added, happily distracted. "You never burn a haddock's bones-did you know?-or you'll never catch another. Always bury the bones of a haddock instead.
The vicar expressed a belief that the local community attributed the onset of the War to their disconnection from traditions and a lack of proper rituals. He pointed out that rituals such as burying a sacrifice beneath one’s home or burning particular fish bones were crucial to maintaining harmony and averting misfortune. This perspective suggests that locals felt their cultural practices held significant value in their lives and the world around them.
His comment about haddock bones was delivered with a lighthearted tone, indicating a deep-rooted superstition. According to him, failing to follow the custom of burying haddock bones would lead to bad luck in fishing. This whimsical touch illustrates how tradition and folklore interweave with daily life in the community, reflecting a strong connection to their cultural identity and beliefs.
