The objects in this case were used for pet crickets! Dried squash for houses- cages for carrying- dishes for feeding- brushes for tickling and even some rings for staging cricket fights.
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People also kept crickets because they were such good singers. Listen to crickets singing and imagine what it might be like to own a cricket.
- Does your family have pet?
- What kinds of things do you do to make your pet happy?
- What does your pet do that makes you happy?
In China, crickets were not only kept as good luck pets, they were trained athletes!
- What sports does your family watch?
- Do you have a favorite athlete?