Customs and Traditions
In times past, the ground would freeze solid during the cold winter months, thus making it extremely difficult to dig a grave in which to bury the dead. The local customs of the day dictated that the cadavers would be strapped to the roofs of the houses where they would remain relatively well preserved and safe from the ravages of wild animals. Formal burial services would take place during the first spring thaws.
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