Lexi Lauren Mast's husband, Ammon, was part of an Amish community until he was 18 years old. He left before joining the church, so he was not formally "shunned" by his family Lexi, Ammon and their ...
Image Credits: Bob Pool / Shutterstock. Farming has always been the foundation of human survival, but the methods used to cultivate the land have changed dramatically over time. Modern technology has ...
Love in Amish country comes with rules that might surprise anyone unfamiliar with their traditions. These customs may seem unusual to outsiders, but they’ve shaped Amish relationships for generations ...
To the outsider, the Amish way of life is intriguing and sometimes puzzling. Amish customs can seem contradictory. Although the Amish chief mode of transportation is horse and buggy, sometimes they ...
If you've ever stepped into authentic Amish country, you'll know that there are plenty of culinary treats on offer. Think fresh bread cooling on the counter, sweet pies tucked on countertops to cool, ...
Donald Kraybill was traveling south of Tokyo a few years ago when he encountered an Amish woman peddling pastries. She was a Japanese businesswoman, actually, sporting a bonnet and marketing foods ...
Do the Amish pay taxes? In the quiet landscapes of rural North America, the Amish community thrives, embracing a way of life steeped in tradition, simplicity, ...
Step into Arthur, Illinois, where Amish traditions, horse-drawn buggies, and handmade crafts offer a peaceful escape from modern life.
People in Amish country prepare a horse team to work on a farm in Pulaski, Pa., Wednesday, June 23, 2021. In 2023, LNP | LancasterOnline reported on three fatal farm accidents. All of the victims were ...
Many outsiders assume the Amish reject all new technology. But that's not true. One Amish man in Lancaster County, Pa., checks his voicemail about four times a day. His shop is equipped with a propane ...