The Amish Culture

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their own food, and selling their extra surplus for additional income as well as we will discuss a few aspects of the Amish culture, kinship, and beliefs and values.

Amish first began arriving in America in the early-to-mid 1700's, attracted by the promise of religious freedom in "Penn's land." Amish had been largely landless tenant farmers in Europe, so the chance to own their own land was attractive as well. Early Amish settled in southeastern Pennsylvania; one of the original settlements became the well-known community at Lancaster County. As more and more Amish arrived through the 18[th] and 19[th] century, Amish communities grew. Amish settled in new areas outside of Pennsylvania, including Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Some of the early Amish assimilated with society and in some cases became modern Mennonite congregations. The last Amish settlement in Europe [HYPERLINK: http://amishamerica.com/do-amish-live-in-europe/] disappeared in 1937. The segment of ...

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made on a daily basis. Simple clothing in solid colors is easier to make and maintain. Some may see this simple clothing as removing the creativity from life but the Amish appreciate the simplicity. Simultaneously, the Amish can make small distinctions made of finer or more attractive fabrics. In addition, Plain clothing discourages envy and other base emotions; similar or identical dress discourages jealousy, competition and promotes unity. By its nature, plain clothing helps the Amish promote their Christian ideals. Amish live in countercultural communities [HYPERLINK: http://amishamerica.com/how-are-amish-communities-organized/] as they feel that they are displaying the best ...

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