What is Amish?
Amish or Amish Mennonites are a group of people that belongs to a Christian church, which believes in traditional values and a simple "non-materialistic" way of life.
Because they use limited technology, dress in simple, but distinct clothing, and travel by horse and carriage, they stick out as being "different" in our modern society.
You have seen pictures of the humble and unassuming Amish people with their hats and beards, traveling "into the city" in their horse and carriage, but what do you really know about the Amish?
Below is some interesting and informative information about the Amish. It will give you a better understanding of what the Amish are. We hope you will enjoy reading about this small but interesting sub-culture of our society.
Amish History
Short Amish history lesson
Amish Shunning
Shunned by Amish? What is Amish Shunning?
Amish Education
How long do Amish go to school? Do Amish go to college?
Amish Holidays
What are the Amish holidays?
Amish Taxes
Amish Taxes. Do Amish Pay Tax?
Amish Barn Raising
Interesting information about Amish Barn Raising.
Amish Clothing
Amish Clothing. What do Amish wear?
Amish Rumspringa
Amish Rumspringa. What is Amish Rumspringa?
Amish Country
Amish Country. Where is Amish Country? What is Amish Country?
Amish Language
Amish Language. What do Amish speak?
Amish Ordnung
Amish Ordnung. What is Amish Ordnung and what is Amish Law?
Amish Symbol
Amish Symbol. What is the Amish Symbol?
Amish Lifestyle
What is the Amish Lifestyle?
Why do Amish pull teeth?
Why do Amish pull teeth?
Amish Mafia
What is the Amish Mafia?
Amish Beliefs
What do Amish believe?
Amish Friendship Bread
What is Amish Friendship Bread? How to make Amish Friendship Bread.
Why do Amish grow beards?
Question: Why do Amish grow beards?