Amish culture

Amish family praying together before dinner

If you've ever searched for photos of the Amish, chances are you've come across the work of Bill Coleman. Bill has spent decades capturing images of Amish in a remote Pennsylvania community. Many of the photos--of buggies, weddings, and the changing seasons--are simply stunning, while others--such as his portraits of children--reveal a closeness Bill has

Why 3 Amish Families Risked Everything to Join the ChurchbyDanielle B. Wagner | Apr. 03, 2019

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The Amish celebrate a few unique holidays. October 11 Amish Holiday, Ascension Day Amish, Amish Religious Holidays, Amish celebrate Christmas, Do Amish celebrate holidays?, Do Amish celebrate Easter?

In 2004, two Amish children—siblings, in fact—died while playing. They weren’t doing anything particularly dangerous, just normal recreation, but somehow they both passed away suddenly. But in the intervening 15-odd years, a lot has changed technologically. So when two more siblings died more recently, the Mayo Clinic had better tools at their disposal. And they’ve now solved the mystery.

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Amish group in rural Ohio celebrate a goodbye picnic for four women and one man who will begin serving hate crime sentences this Friday

We came across this Amish kitchen from a historical farmhouse site, and we think it is so beautiful. The appliances surprised us, too; the refrigerator is gas-powered!Apparently the refrigerator is gas-powered, and the range is powered by a mixture of gas and coal. That is a seriously substantial stove; it looks like one giant heap of metal!This kitchen is very simple and old-fashioned, but I love the way the light comes in, and how the pale green paint creates a feel of serenity.

Amish - School Rules...because you KNOW that SOMEONE had to have played on the outhouse roof to make that be a rule!!! ;)

Amish culture stresses obedience and submission. These characteristics are instilled in Amish children by their parents from a young age. In order to achieve this, Amish adhere to the “spare the rod, and spoil the child” admonition of Solomon. Spanking and corporal punishment are used to maintain order in schools and teach good behavior in the home. When do Amish begin disciplining their children? Amish feel that children should be disciplined as soon as they exhibit a strong will. In The

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Is it possible to live like the Amish without being Amish? Living in a hectic world, sometimes we long for things to be more simple. Maybe the Amish could give us some tips on how to simplify.

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