In nine pages this paper discusses the Amish culture as it is represented in tradition such as education, work, courtship, marriage, and in folklore. Five sources are cited in the bibliography.
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many people. However, their faith is one based upon family and simplicity, and their dedication to these ideals is indeed remarkable. It is simply amazing how generations of
Amish have adhered to the strict codes which they set forth, and have done so with apparent success within their communities. It is indeed interesting to learn about the Amish
and some of their traditions and customs which are such an integral part of their lives. The Amish: Traditions and Folklore
The Amish are a religious group living in settlements in 22 states as well as Ontario, Canada (The Amish, 2002). The oldest group, and one of the largest, resides
in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (The Amish, 2002). The Amish have their roots in the Mennonite community, as both were part of the Anabaptist movement in Europe which took place
during the Reformation (The Amish, 2002). Essentially, the Anabaptists believed that only adults should be baptized since they alone were
capable of confessing their faith (The Amish, 2002). Furthermore, they believed that after having done this, they should live separately from the larger society (The Amish, 2002). The
Anabaptists were, in their early history, very prosecuted and many were even put to death by the Catholics and Protestants (The Amish, 2002). Additionally, many others fled for their
safety and ended up forming small communities of their own in places like Switzerland (The Amish, 2002). It was during this time that the Amish tradition of farming and
"holding their worship services in homes rather than churches" began (The Amish, 2002). There was eventually a split in this group