Amish are people who have denomiasi Protestant Anabaptist beliefs. This belief was taken by Jakob Ammann (1656-1730) who came from Switzerland. Amish are the first to live in Switzerland and Germany. Unfortunately, in the 18th century of conflict on the European continent, such as ethnic and religious divisions. It made Amish forced to leave their homeland to the new land a safer and peaceful. The new ground was the Americas.
Around the year 1730, Amish came to the United States. They build the township in Lancaster County, the state of Pennsylvania. Although most Amish live in Pennsylvania, there are also others who live in the area. Until now they have spread in several U.S. states. Partly in the country Canada. According to 2010 data, the number is 249,000 Amish life.
Around the year 1730, Amish came to the United States. They build the township in Lancaster County, the state of Pennsylvania. Although most Amish live in Pennsylvania, there are also others who live in the area. Until now they have spread in several U.S. states. Partly in the country Canada. According to 2010 data, the number is 249,000 Amish life.
Amish are very religious or devout in his beliefs. Simple living is one of the teachings of their faith. Therefore, they hold fast and not affected by the outside world. Once they break, they can get out of the community.
Amish are easily recognizable from their lives that do not use modern equipment. they are also very simple clothes and no clothes striking colors like those who lived in the 19th century. women wear long clothing to the knee or ankle. while men wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, suspenders, and hats. men can not grow a mustache. may lengthen the beard is only for men who are married amish.
Amish are easily recognizable from their lives that do not use modern equipment. they are also very simple clothes and no clothes striking colors like those who lived in the 19th century. women wear long clothing to the knee or ankle. while men wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, suspenders, and hats. men can not grow a mustache. may lengthen the beard is only for men who are married amish.
Amish tribes traditionally live just as their predecessors. Therefore, the German language with local dialects (so-called German-pennsylvania) is used as a day-to-day communication. they learned English while in school. they live with a close sense of family. ate at one table in one family is mandatory for amish tribes.
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