I’m grateful for my Amish mother, who is almost ninety years old. She taught me many valuable lessons growing up in the Amish culture.
An Amish Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time to show love to those who feel unlovable. If you grew up in a home where love was expressed freely and generously every day, you are blessed beyond measure. An Amish Valentine’s Day was usually not celebrated in my home… (details) … I just described to you the perspective of love I had as an Amish child.
How the Amish Celebrate New Year's Day
An Amish Christmas
Recipe: Amish Pumpkin Custard Pie
An Amish Thanksgiving Day
Celebrating Thanksgiving Day is a tradition looked forward to by many people in our country. Some celebrate it’s historical significance, while others simply see it as a day to eat gluttonous amounts of food. Today, many religions add a spiritual emphasis to their Thanksgiving celebrations. The Amish are no different. Although they love the feasting as much as anyone, they also honor the spiritual aspect of the day.