Entertainment
In World War II, there were no video games, computers, or cell phones, so people entertained themselves in different ways.
Dancing
Dancing was very popular in World War II. Many people joined in various locations and had dance parties. Since a lot of the men were at war, the girls usually danced with different girls.
Sports
There were many sporting events, including the Olympics.
Music
Children were taught songs that told of their culture and history. Especially Jewish children. They also sang religious songs with their families.
One of the most popular singers of the time was Vera Lynne.
Games
Younger girls played internationally popular outdoor games such as skipping, hopscotch and hide-and-seek. The girls also played cat’s cradle, heaven and circle, and a ballgame called bikel in which each girl tossed a ball against a wall, counting how many times she could catch it as it bounced back. Younger girls made mud pies and tended gardens with imaginary plants. Girls danced in circles and sang songs.
Younger boys, as well, enjoyed making mud- or sand pies and gardens, and played simple counting and rhyming games. Boys and girls played games utilizing buttons, pebbles, feathers, and pieces of broken pottery and paper.
Dancing
Dancing was very popular in World War II. Many people joined in various locations and had dance parties. Since a lot of the men were at war, the girls usually danced with different girls.
Sports
There were many sporting events, including the Olympics.
Music
Children were taught songs that told of their culture and history. Especially Jewish children. They also sang religious songs with their families.
One of the most popular singers of the time was Vera Lynne.
Games
Younger girls played internationally popular outdoor games such as skipping, hopscotch and hide-and-seek. The girls also played cat’s cradle, heaven and circle, and a ballgame called bikel in which each girl tossed a ball against a wall, counting how many times she could catch it as it bounced back. Younger girls made mud pies and tended gardens with imaginary plants. Girls danced in circles and sang songs.
Younger boys, as well, enjoyed making mud- or sand pies and gardens, and played simple counting and rhyming games. Boys and girls played games utilizing buttons, pebbles, feathers, and pieces of broken pottery and paper.