Understanding the Overlooked Amish Culture

Published on November 3, 2022
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No Paintings or Pictures

The Amish cannot pose for a photograph or any other physical representation of themselves, such as in paintings and films. They have the rule because it promotes vanity and individualism, which goes against the humility and community aspect.

No Paintings or Pictures

No Paintings or Pictures

Dating Life

Courting can start at 16 years old, and Amish youth often socialize at frolics, sewing bees, weddings, and Sunday evening sing. On that day, the young man dresses nicely and mingles after the event at roughly 10 p.m. He then takes the girl home in his courting buggy.

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Dating Life

Dating Life