How did ancient people spend the winter?

In today's society, although it is very cold in winter, we now have down jackets, mink coats, and many warm clothes, and the warm effect is also very good. In the north of China, there is heating in winter, and the room can be kept at 234 degrees, which is warm and comfortable. In some cold places in the south, air conditioners are also turned on to keep you warm.

How did the ancient people spend the winter in the cold winter? This problem is one thing for the poor, and another for the royal family and dignitaries.

1. How did the poor in ancient times spend the winter?

For the poor in ancient times, there were basically no heating measures in winter. Most poor people live in adobe houses, but the only advantage is that, especially in the north, there will be a kang at home. The kang is connected to the stove to cook. While cooking, the hot air generated by wood burning will circulate on the kang, which will heat it up.

In this way, people sleep on the kang and keep warm. Although it is a little cold under the quilt, it is already very good.

Therefore, even in the daytime, if relatives or friends visit, the host will warmly invite guests to warm themselves on the kang, because it is cold in winter.

Ancient people always wrapped in thick cotton-padded clothes when they went out. In the winter when the cold wind is howling, I am shivering with cold, so my hands, feet, ears and cheeks are easy to be frozen and even leave scars.

But the ancients would store some winter food, such as cabbage and radish. Because there is little food in winter, we must be prepared. This can fill your stomach and keep enough energy, which is good for winter.

Second, how did the ancient royal family and dignitaries spend the winter?

For the rich and powerful people in ancient times, heating measures similar to fireplaces have been available since the Qin Dynasty. That is to dig a hole in the wall, then burn firewood, let the smoke circulate through the wall and keep the room warm.

In the Qing Dynasty, the problem of heating in winter was directly considered, and the wall was made into a hollow sandwich form. Then leave a heating hole to make a fire in it, just like today's radiator, and the effect is particularly good.