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Amish Christmas: An Inside Look
Christmas is a special time of year for most Americans, and this is especially true for those living in Amish country. An Amish Christmas is quite unique from holiday festivities in other parts of the country, however, as I’ve observed over many years working...
Amish Furniture: Other Popular Styles
Although Mission and Shaker are two types of furniture that will always be extremely popular, when shopping for hand-crafted Amish furniture, it’s definitely worthwhile to familiarize oneself with the other styles as well. Bentwood Bentwood is a truly unique...
Two Popular Styles of Amish-Crafted Furniture: Shaker vs Mission
Whether you’re an avid furniture collector or a casual shopper, chances are you’re already familiar with the reputation for quality that’s associated with hand-crafted Amish furniture. I’ve personally spent many years working hand-in-hand with these highly skilled...
The Advantages of Amish Poly Furniture
There’s no denying the phenomenal quality displayed in each piece of hand-crafted Amish furniture. Amish woodworkers put great time and effort into every project they undertake, and the end result serves as a striking exhibition of woodworking skill. Traditional...
Making Furniture: The Amish Way
When you purchase a piece of Amish furniture, you’re acquiring a remarkable, hand-crafted product that meets the highest standards in quality. But in order to construct such a piece of furniture, a detailed, intricate process must first be followed. In this post,...
Amish Gardening: An Inside Look
In mainstream American society, the image of the horse and buggy has long been the most common depiction of the Amish people. The Amish communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania can in no way, however, be defined or represented by a single image. Over the many years...
Popular Outdoor Activities Enjoyed by Amish Youth
Winters can be rather bleak and harsh in the northern part of the United States, and this is especially true for the Amish people who make their homes in Ohio and Pennsylvania. But once the snows subside and the temperatures begin to rise in Amish country, you...
An Amish Easter
The arrival of Spring evokes many thoughts and images. Warm weather, lush greenery, cool afternoon breezes and freshly planted vegetation are often associated with this time of year. In this season of rebirth and transformation, the holiday of Easter also holds...
Amish Clothing
As today’s fast-paced society continues to make technological advances at a rapid rate, the Amish people manage to hold true to their plain, uncomplicated way of life. A truly unique culture, the Amish are known for their unwavering religious devotion. Their firm...
Church Services In Ohio’s Amish Country
The Amish are widely renowned for their unwavering dedication to their faith. Since the year 2000, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend many hours working hand-in-hand with them. I’ve spent lots of time learning about their ways, but it didn’t take me long to...