Though many Amish speak English without difficulty, for most Amish people it is still a second language. I once asked someone from a much “higher” Amish group whether dealing in English still “felt” like using a foreign language. She replied that it did, saying that she thinks in Pennsy...
Amish Country Ohio is located in northeast-central Ohio and contains the largest community of Amish in the world. The Amish community is centered in Holmes County with over 40% of the county’s current population being comprised of Amish people. The area is generally referred to as Amish Count...
Amish couples are expected to remain married to the mates they select as young adults. ... Despite the fact that mate choice is limited to other church members, the young people do not necessarily choose to marry close relatives. Why do Amish have weird haircuts? This might be called a b...