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The sound of our mothers sweeping the house compound at 4:00 am will wake you up, so I suppose I'm not the only one who grew up witnessing their early rise. Getting ready for the day by cleaning our teeth and preparing breakfast for our dads and ourselves in the kitchen! Yes, this era has seen changes. I grew up in a self-contained house, a house that has all the necessary living facilities within its own space, including a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, so that the occupants don't need to share these amenities with anyone else. My mother was a full-time housewife and homemaker. And that enriched our lives since Mom had all of the time in the world for us. She is truly a gift from God. She maintained the house tidy, particularly the porch because my father (a pastor and a missionary) was constantly receiving visitors. She provided visitors with tea. She kept the kitchen neat and worked from home. Now let's delve into the daily routines of our ancestors. This article will explore the morning routine of a 1950s Ghanaian housewife, shedding light on the traditions and values that shaped their lives. Now let's look at our mothers/grandmothers' daily routines. The article will look at the morning routine of a 1950s Ghanaian housewife, giving light on the traditions and ideals that influenced their life.
Make your mornings as 1950s homemaker-ish as possible. This morning routine of a 1950s housewife will make you feel clear all day. In the 1950s Ghanaian homes, countless families living together made the home an active area of activity.
The housewife was an important part in maintaining the family running smoothly. Their days began before sunrise and included many activities to ensure that everything ran smoothly throughout the night and day.
There wasn't much information available, so I put together what I'd seen and read. Everyone had personal routines. For many Ghanaian housewives, this was a normal morning routine.
Early Rise (4:00 AM): Early Morning (4:00 AM): The day began with a pleasant wake-up call from the chicken or mama. The housewife hurriedly put on a wrapper (a traditional Ghanaian dress) and a head tie. In short, Wakes up, get dressed.
Morning Prayers (4:30 AM): Morning prayer (4:30 AM): A lengthy prayer session followed, in which the housewife
Household Preparations (5:00 AM): The housewife would start making breakfast for her family, which usually consisted of maize porridge and light soup. She would also begin cleaning the dishes and utensils from the previous day. In short, prepares breakfast for the family and serve breakfast.
Cleaning and Chores (6:00 AM): After serving breakfast, the housewife would focus on cleaning up the house, which included sweeping, dusting, and mopping the floors. She may also tend to the family's gardens or perform other home activities. In short, Cleaning routine begins.
Family Time (7:00 AM): Say goodbye to husband and kids. She makes sure her hubby looks good before letting him go out. Before heading to school, children dress appropriately in their uniforms. Start cleaning again.
While our routines have changed dramatically since the 1950s, we can learn useful lessons from this traditional Ghanaian housewife's morning routine:
Begin with Prayer: The importance of starting the day with prayer and blessings promotes the value of thankfulness. Psalm 5:3, which states, "In the morning, O Lord, you will hear my voice; in the morning I will lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
Household Chores: The emphasis on household works demonstrates the importance of keeping the all the living space clean, tidy, and comfortable. Clean! Clean!! Clean!!!
Family Time: The importance of family time over breakfast shows the value of shared experiences and connection moments.
Simple, yet Fulfilling: This traditional routine serves as a reminder that a happy, satisfying life can be reached through modest but important acts.
As we manage our modern lives, we must appreciate and learn from our mothers/grandmothers customs. By accepting these values and applying them into our everyday routines, we can appreciate the simple pleasures and the satisfaction of a job well done. Additionally, this is a traditional representation of the woman/wife described in Proverbs 31.
Proverbs 31:10-31
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A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
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Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
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She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
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She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
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She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
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She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
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She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
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She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
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She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
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In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
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She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
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When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
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She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
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Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
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She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
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She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
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She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
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She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
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Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
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"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
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Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
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Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
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