In ancient times, there was no electricity and no television, what were the ancients doing at night?

Today's modern people go home from work after dusk to rest, or go out to make an appointment with friends for dinner, walk around the streets, shuttle through the brightly lit city streets, eat food brought by KTV late at night to go shopping in the supermarket, watch TV with a mobile phone at a mobile phone party, brush up on the circle of friends when they have nothing to do, and so on. A variety of nightlife is also plentiful. But in ancient times, when there were no mobile phones or the Internet, the nightlife of ancient people was either sleeping or going to the streets.

However, the nightlife of the ancients also surprised different classes. Although it is not as rich as our nightlife, it is not far off. Even we are still following some of the practices of the ancient people.

For example, when night came, the ancients would light a bonfire and dance and sing around it. Then happiness is truly coming. Everyone will sit together in twos and threes and tell each other about their worries, or men and women will tell each other about their hearts and loves.

Ancient scholars were not like now, they read books morning and night. Those with a little money can buy candles or use their own money to buy candles and books. Isn't there a proverb that says, "Two ears can't hear what is outside the window, and one heart only reads holy books", and only reading can change their fate completely.

Some of the poorer stories, such as "digging through walls and stealing light," also reflect the diligence of scholars. It is for this reason that a large number of university questioners were created in ancient times.

In ancient times, women from large families with relatively good families could play cards at night. In fact, playing cards are not only available now, but they also became popular as early as the Tang Dynasty. However, the playing card was not called this name at the time, but Ye Xizi.

Women who are not yet married, as well as those from some very wealthy families, can add some fun to themselves by playing cards with the rest of the family.

Generally, the ancients would read books or be female celebrities at night, but the ancients generally went to bed early and did not do anything else.

In ancient times, because there was no electricity at night, if you want to prove it, it will consume oil lamps, so the ancients generally went to bed early at night.

In ancient times, people went to bed early, and then those who wanted to catch the exam would study, and if there were people who did business, they should be able to settle accounts, and in ancient times, there were singing places to go to entertainment, as well as listening to operas.

At night, I read books, mend clothes, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, etc., and people in ancient times went to bed very early, so they were not bored.

The wife and children are hot on the kang, you can read to the children and read by yourself, and the ancient people went to bed very early.

Ancient people must have had the way of life of ancient people, rich and noble people may think a little more, while poor people think about three meals a day and so on, and ancient people may have slept earlier than today's people.

In ancient times, there was no electricity or television, and the ancients went out shopping at night or accompanied their children and wives at home.

In ancient times, different classes of people had different levels of nightlife. For the majority of rural people, most of them go to sleep after dark. After all, lighting in that era was too expensive, whether it was an oil lamp or a candle, it was not consumed by the general public, and the candle could only enter the civilian class in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The so-called "reading at night" was the way of life of wealthy families in ancient times.

The most common nightlife of ordinary people is to chat with families by moonlight. The more serious content is called "talking about the ancients", and the elders usually tell the younger generations about historical allusions and etiquette norms, and sometimes some life experiences. The indecent content is to tell all kinds of neighborhood gossip, stories and jokes, or some meat jokes, collectively referred to as "telling the vernacular".

Among the contents of "Telling the Vernacular", the most popular are folklore and ghost stories, as well as jokes that make fun of "fools", and curiosity and entertainment are common to people in ancient and modern times.

The city is a little better, and at night you can listen to the night watchman's "dry weather, watch out for candles". Before the Tang DynastyIt is unlikely that people in the city want to go out at night. This was because there was a strict "night curfew system" at that time, and people who went out on the street at night would be beaten.

The law of the Tang Dynasty stipulated: Those who commit crimes in the night will be punished with twenty lashes. toMiddle and late Tang DynastyWith the rapid development of social economy and the relaxation of control, the night curfew system was gradually abolished.

In the Song Dynasty, the night ban system was completely abolished, and Kaifeng, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, completely became a city that never sleeps. In Kaifeng City, the most lively at night is the horse street, which is brightly lit, noisy and smoky. There are many entertainment venues there, in addition to quyi, there are all kinds of entertainment games such as selling hexagrams, exploring the doctorate, paper painting, making songs, telling history, etc.

There are also many stalls and food stalls in the night market of the Song Dynasty, and you can buy a special snack for 20 wen, which is about 10 yuan today. The opening hours of this kind of night market food stalls are very late, and some are open until midnight, and by the time the stalls are closed, the morning market operators have already set up their stalls.

Candles are usually lit at night, and the whole street can be brightened, and the room will be very bright.

The nightlife is very dark, and they usually use lanterns or candles to light them, and they usually stay at home at night.

Will sit in the gazebo to drink tea, or blow a cool breeze, will also go to the street, or enjoy the night view, but also under the moon to compose poems, the nightlife is relatively rich, but not as many as now.

At night, ancient people would generally rest early, and wealthy families would light kerosene lamps or use moonlight to illuminate.

In ancient times, when there was no electricity, people mainly relied on the following ways and tools to spend their nightlife:

1.Natural light sources: At night, people rely mainly on natural light sources such as moonlight, starlight, and campfires. On a bright moonlit night or under the stars, people can see their surroundings clearly and perform some simple activities.

2.Lamps: Various types of lamps were used by ancient people to provide lighting.

For example, use oil lamps, candles, or grease candles to light up indoor or outdoor spaces. These luminaires provide a certain illumination effect by burning fuel to produce light. However, they are less bright than modern lamps and may require more frequent maintenance and operation.

3.Bonfires: Bonfires were an important part of nightlife in ancient times. People can build campfires outdoors and light and warm themselves around them. In addition to providing light, campfires can also serve as a place for socializing, entertaining, and cooking.

4.Dark activity: At night, people often reduce their indoor activities, especially if it is inconvenient to be exposed to hail.

In the dark environment of the chain, many people in the shed will do simple activities such as resting, reading (or reading with the help of low-light equipment such as candles), telling stories, playing**, etc.

Although the ancients were limited in their activities at night compared to modern electric lighting, they adapted to this environment and met the needs of nighttime life in other ways. The ways and tools of nightlife in ancient times also varied according to region, social status and era.

In ancient times, the lifestyle was simple, and the nightlife was mainly based on rest, such as sleeping, chatting, listening to stories, and admiring the moon. In addition, ancient people would also use the night to do some work, such as sewing clothes, weaving work, making furniture, etc.

In ancient times, there was no electricity, so how did the ancients illuminate at night? There are three main types of lighting used by ancient people: torches, oil lamps, and candles.

Torches are mainly used for outdoor lighting, such as patrolling relatives at night, hunting, etc. Oil lamps and candles are mainly used for indoor lighting, such as family gatherings, reading and writing, etc.

The nighttime food of ancient people was relatively simple, mainly some foods that were easy to preserve and kept for a long time, such as biscuits, cured meats and vegetables, etc. In addition, some wealthy families also enjoy some exquisite dim sum and pastries at night.

The entertainment methods of ancient people were also simpler than those of staring at Qingqing, mainly listening to stories, singing, dancing, playing chess and cards, etc. During some special festivals or family gatherings, ancient people would also hold some special activities, such as fireworks, ** theatrical performances, etc.

The living environment of ancient people was relatively simple, and the safety of the night was also an important consideration. Ancient people took measures such as hanging copper locks at the door and hiring guards to ensure the safety of their homes and property.

In short, the nightlife of the ancient people was relatively simple, mainly based on rest, using torches, oil lamps and candles for lighting, the food was relatively simple, and the entertainment was relatively simple, while also taking into account the safety of the night.

The ancients didn't have electricity, so how did they spend their nightlife? This article will detail the various aspects of the nightlife of the ancients.

1.Study.

Reading was an important way for the ancients to spend their time. At night, he lights up his books and continues reading. Reading books can enrich the knowledge of the ancients and improve their intelligence and thinking skills. At the same time, reading a book can also help them relax and fall asleep.

2.Moon.

The moon played an important role in the lives of the ancients. Every moon cake year and full moon night was the best time for the ancients to enjoy the moon. In traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, the ancients would appreciate the moon and write poems and lyrics to express their love for the moon.

The moon is also seen as an auspicious symbol that can bring good luck and happiness to people.

3.Chat.

Chatting was another way for the ancients to spend their time. In the evenings, people can get together to chat and share each other's lives and stories. Chatting could help the ancients relieve loneliness and exhaustion, while also helping them build closer relationships.

4.Listen**.

It was an integral part of the lives of the ancients. At night, people can listen to ** to relax and relieve stress. **Can be instrumental playing, singing, or opera. Through **, the ancients could express their emotions and also enhance their feelings for each other.

In ancient times, people did not have the convenience of electricity and lighting as in modern society. At night, people's lives become closer to nature and are divided into two time periods - after sunset and before sunrise. After sunset is often considered a time for recreation and leisure, people may light fires indoors or outdoors to stroke their fur, chat, or let children tell stories.

Activities such as fire caressing fur and lighting lanterns can help keep people warm and provide light in the dark. For some wealthy families, he may light more fires to touch the aroma of spices.

Before sunrise, people usually get up to make breakfast or other preparations. With only about 12 hours in total after sunset and before sunrise, people may want to go to bed early and wake up early in order to make the most of the time offered during the day. The life of ancient people was an activity that was carried out at a specific time in relation to nature and moderation.

It should be pointed out that due to the lack of electricity, the way of life and daily activities of ancient people varied according to geographical location, economic conditions, social class and cultural differences.

Before the Tang Dynasty, all dynasties implemented a curfew system, only on special days such as the Lantern Festival.

People are allowed to go out and move. By the time of the Northern Song Dynasty, Shang.

The industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom in economic development, in order to take care of consumers.

and to meet everyone's needs, extended business hours.

It's a natural thing. The night market is also at this time.

At its peak, the curfew system is nothing more than nothing.

set up. In order to facilitate the choice of the ancients, the night market was derived.

Richer content, divided into different neighborhoods, and sold different goods. The beginning of the nightlife rush is bound to be.

Supper. The area where Sandong is mainly catering-oriented is called the state bridge night. City.

There are fire folds, there are lanterns, there are moonshine, and oil lamps.

I think most of the civilians should go to sleep, after all, they are so tired every day.

Although the ancient people did not have electricity, they had candles and other lighting tools, and the nightlife of the ancients was actually richer than we imagined.

In addition to the turbulent times and declining periods during the change of dynasties, generally in the heyday of the development of dynasties, the material life is relatively wealthy, then people will have the pursuit of spiritual life, of which nightlife is also a way to pursue spiritual life. For example, the Tang Dynasty is one of the most prosperous dynasties in China, and Chang'an has been known as the city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty since ancient times. In the Tang Dynasty, most of the nighttime activities were banquets.

The night banquet in the Tang Dynasty was to drink for fun, write poems, and take out their collection of antiques and treasures to study together. For example, in the homes of dignitaries and nobles, women who are good at singing and dancing will be invited to perform. The literati and artists would sing poems and songs together, drink and have fun, while the common people mostly played small games at night.

The nightlife of the Song Dynasty was actually similar to that of the Tang Dynasty, because the Song Dynasty paid more attention to technology, so the development of their lighting facilities would be better. All kinds of lanterns will be popular in major cities. For example, in the Song Dynasty, the city of Bianliang City was united, the curfew was canceled, and the prosperity of the night market can be imagined.

The night market did not reopen until the end of the third watch, and then reopened on the fifth watch. It describes the nightlife of Bianliang City in the Northern Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty sometimes had shops that were open all night, and the Song Dynasty developed many folk entertainment teams.

They performed sumo wrestling, reading performances, and some dramas in lively places, enriching the folk nightlife and making the night markets of the Song Dynasty a unique scenery in ancient China. It can be seen that in fact, the life and nightlife of ancient people are much richer than we imagined.

In Mr. Wang's "The Daily Life of Ancient People", there are also descriptions of ancient life and some interesting things. If you want to explore the interesting life of the ancients, you can take a look at this book.