Do the Amish Celebrate Christmas?
Do the Amish celebrate Christmas? Yes, they do celebrate Christmas, although they do not celebrate Christmas in the typical American fashion. What are some of the Amish Christmas traditions?
Category: About the Amish
Amish in Lancaster County, PA – Amish Country PA
Lancaster County is the oldest and one of the largest Amish communities. Many tourists visit this area every year to learn more about these fascinating and peculiar people. The Amish in Lancaster are unique in their dress style and are all part of the Old Order group.
Amish Housekeeping, Amish Cleaning Tips
Amish housekeeping. Some housecleaning tips from the Amish. How do they keep their homes so clean?
Learning Pennsylvania Dutch Language
Do you have any interest in learning Pennsylvania Dutch? It is the language that the Amish speak. Learn a few PA Dutch phrases and words, and surprise an Amish person the next time you see them. “Kansht du deutch shvetza?” “Can you speak Dutch?”
Difference Between Amish and Mennonite
What is the difference between the Amish and Mennonites? There is a vast difference between the plainest Amish and the most liberal Mennonites, although they still hold some of the same values and beliefs. And there are many Amish and Mennonite churches, but each one is different in some way. Click on the link to keep reading…
Most Common Amish Names, Traditional
There are a number of names that are very common among the Amish. What are the most common Amish girl names? What are the most popular Amish last names?
A Day in the Life of an Amish Woman
What might a day in the Life of an Amish woman look like? Read more to find out…Do Amish women have rights?
Memories of Gardening with my Amish Mom
I spent many days in the garden with my Amish mom. We planted about every kind of fruit and vegetable that we could think of, and we harvested and preserved an enormous amount of food. My mom taught me a lot and I have fond memories of gardening with her.
Amish Wedding Customs and Traditions
The Amish have some very unique wedding customs and traditions, and they take their wedding vows very seriously. What do they wear for their wedding? What kind of food do they serve? Do they go on a honeymoon?
Questions and Answers about the Amish
This is an article full of questions and answers about the Amish. So, if you have questions, read on, and hopefully, you’ll get some answers today… The world seems to have a lot of questions about the Amish because they are a peculiar people, living their lives silently, almost mysteriously. As the world views them from a distance, wondering why these people are so different? I grew up Amish, so I should know at least a little bit about them 🙂
Where did the Amish originate from?
Where did the Amish Originate from? They came from the Anabaptist group that were a part of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.
Growing Up on an Amish Farm as an Amish child
What is it like for a child to grow up on an Amish Farm? It certainly is vastly different from what most of our world is used to.