Amish traditions

We usually see photos of fully-furnished Amish homes and farmhouses on the market. This one is a little different - the place has been emptied out already. We can see what it would look like for a buyer moving in. While it might be a little less interesting from the perspective of not seeing Amish

Giving you a glimpse into what a day in the life of an Amish woman might look like. She is expected to be a good submissive wife and mother.

Today a closer look at another of the seven Amish homes for sale in Fleming County, Kentucky. This little Amish starter is by far the smallest of the bunch, at just two bedrooms and 768 square feet. It actually looks more like a small shop from this angle which I shared in the original post.

The roots of the Amish people are traced back to the Mennonite community. They are believed to be very religious people who prefer using traditional buckets and outhouses as alternatives to modern toilets with functional plumbing systems. While that doesn’t mean that those of us who prefer using bathrooms are not religious enough, the Amish…

Simple, hearty, comforting, and practical — this is what Amish and Mennonite cooking is all about.

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?

Embrace the rustic charm of Amish crafts with these 50 delightful ideas to make and sell. Whether you're a seasoned artisan or a DIY enthusiast, these projects will captivate your imagination. Discover the joy of working with natural materials and creating items that tell a story of tradition, simplicity, and timeless elegance.

We all have different ideas of what an Amish home “should” look like. The Amish, as tends to be the case, don’t always follow the script. For example, there is quite a difference between an austere Swartzentruber home interior and the fancier New Order Amish home. Which one is really “Amish”? There are different ways of being Amish, so the best answer might be “all of them”. That noted, there are common features you’ll find in most Amish homes.

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

Amish children are born in hospitals, birthing centers - and at home Amish families have on average six to nine children (depending on the community). Amish parents make different choices about where to have their children. Some Amish prefer having children at home, in special birthing centers, or in conventional hospitals. Why some Amish