What did people used to do in the evenings before t.v.?

Question

What types of activities did a family engage in at home to pass the evening hours before t.v. became a staple in the home.

Answer 1

Been there, done that. The adults had radio programs, played cards, worked cross-word puzzles, read the newspaper and books. Neighbors visited and had shared pot-luck dinners, we younger ones made fudge or taffy and played board games. Then, people were more involved in church recreation programs, which are non-existant to-day for some reason. Women sewed clothes and knitted, did embroidery and crocheting, and of course, taught the younger ones 'how to.' Men did woodworking projects, some leather crafting, gardening and other things arond the home. Sundays were visiting days, or, if a car owner, taking a short drive. We didn't miss what we didn't have, but sometimes miss what has been lost. Best wishes.

Answer 2

My parents were Texas farmers. They were up before dawn and went to bed when it got dark. There was just enough time to eat and clean up, go to bed, and start all over again. If they were lucky, they maybe went to a wedding dance every few months or so... and church was a place for people to go to pray but also to socialize. That was about it. They never had a vacation or traveled out of the state.

Answer 3

Well, my parents have told me that people would talk and tell stories, and when there was radio, listened to that. On a farm, there wasn't a lot of time in the evenings, anyway, since you had to go to bed early and get up early.

Answer 4

they talked to each other