When people see photographs of Mennonite women, they often observe that they are wearing long skirts, similar to Amish women. This fact, combined with a lack of knowledge of the Mennonite community,...
Category: Amish
The rules that Amish communities follow may seem unusual to people outside of their community. Yet their traditions have formed strong communities and families for hundreds of years. Their deep...
Mennonites are a protestant sect that originated from the same revolutionary church reform movement of the 16th century that led to the creation of the Anabaptist congregation. Followers of Menno...
As most people know, the Amish community avoids electricity and anything to do with the modern world as much as possible. However, because they occasionally interact with non-Amish, outsiders need to...
The Amish moved to the United States in the 18th century to escape European persecution and find new land to farm. [1] They are known for their humble, simple life separate from the rest of the...
The Amish are a traditional, closed community but friendly and kind to outsiders. Non-Amish people are still referred to as English, regardless of their background, but this is merely a cultural...