Long ago, families lived a little differently than we do today. They did not have electricity, so they used candles or oil lamps to see at night. Families often lived in houses they built themselves using wood or stones. Instead of buying food at a big grocery store, many families grew their own vegetables in gardens and kept animals like chickens and cows for eggs and milk. Everyone in the family helped with the chores, even the children!
Children long ago had lots of fun, too! They did not have computers or television, so they played outside with their friends. They played games like tag and hide-and-seek. For toys, they used their imaginations to turn simple things like wooden hoops, rag dolls, and carved blocks into wonderful treasures. At night, families would gather around a cozy fireplace to tell stories and sing songs together before going to sleep.