What did colonist do for fun?

Answer 1

Colonists played demanding games of checkers and Chess.

NEW ANSWER:

The colonists combined work with play whenever they could. They often gathered to perform some task together, and at the same time, to enjoy games, contests, and other recreation. Neighbors got together to help a newcomer build a barn or a house. A barn or house raising was an opportunity for the men and boys to stage foot races, shooting or wrestling contests. They also competed in plowing or corn husking.

The women and girls held quilting bees, and everyone enjoyed spelling bees and singers. Weddings and holidays were important then, as they are today in the United States. Horse racing became popular in most of the colonies during the late 1600's. Cockfighting was also popular in the Southern Colonies. Church was not only a place for worship, but also for community gatherings. Before and after worship, the churchyard served as a center for courtship, neighborly visits, and the exchange of news.

The colonial tavern, sometimes called an "ordinary," developed as a gathering place for men. The men gathered in the tavern to talk, smoke, eat and drink, play cards or read a newspaper. Many taverns had a bowling green, a smooth, flat plot of grass where customers could bowl. Everywhere, fishing and hunting were favorite sports, and kept colonial households well supplied with fresh food.

Colonial children played many games that are still popular today, including hopscotch, leapfrog, London Bridge, hide and seek, and blind man's bluff. Colonial toys included balls, dolls, marbles, kites, tops, rolling hoops, and jump ropes.

Answer 2

Colonists played demanding games of checkers and Chess.

NEW ANSWER:

The colonists combined work with play whenever they could. They often gathered to perform some task together, and at the same time, to enjoy games, contests, and other recreation. Neighbors got together to help a newcomer build a barn or a house. A barn or house raising was an opportunity for the men and boys to stage foot races, shooting or wrestling contests. They also competed in plowing or corn husking.

The women and girls held quilting bees, and everyone enjoyed spelling bees and singers. Weddings and holidays were important then, as they are today in the United States. Horse racing became popular in most of the colonies during the late 1600's. Cockfighting was also popular in the Southern Colonies. Church was not only a place for worship, but also for community gatherings. Before and after worship, the churchyard served as a center for courtship, neighborly visits, and the exchange of news.

The colonial tavern, sometimes called an "ordinary," developed as a gathering place for men. The men gathered in the tavern to talk, smoke, eat and drink, play cards or read a newspaper. Many taverns had a bowling green, a smooth, flat plot of grass where customers could bowl. Everywhere, fishing and hunting were favorite sports, and kept colonial households well supplied with fresh food.

Colonial children played many games that are still popular today, including hopscotch, leapfrog, London Bridge, hide and seek, and blind man's bluff. Colonial toys included balls, dolls, marbles, kites, tops, rolling hoops, and jump ropes.