What are the Amish holidays?

Answer 1

I live in a huge Amish community, and although I'm not sure I know exactly what you're asking; I can tell you my experiences.

Once an Amish dies, his family( the old-order Amish believe in keeping their family in their homes not nursing homes) keeps him in their house for a viewing, instead of a funeral parlor. Friends and family, both Amish and "English" (as they call us) are invited. It can be kind of creepy if you don't know what to expect. Since old-order Amish do not have electricity, the house is dark, and so in the evenings, they put a lantern or flashlight up to the deceased one's body and/or face. They then have a funeral at the house ( they do not have church buildings but instead meet in each other's houses for Sunday services) and then there is a long procession of buggies going towards the Amish graveyard.

By the way, as a side note, many Amish are very superstitious, and believe when they see white doves flying overhead, someone they are close to has passed away. It's funny how often this really does happen, often when one of my Amish friend's relatives dies, they see a white dove!

Answer 2

The best way to see some of their traditions is to watch a 1980's movie Witness with Harrison Ford. They Show a good showing of a lot of Amish Traditions including the Elders coming over to instruct what to do.

Most will not go out to seek outside things unless they absolutely have to. They are separated for a reason. They want to be.

Answer 3

I don't know all the customs and there is a difference between Amish and Mennonite. Mennonites are usually a sect that has broken off of an Amish backround.

For a Man who is married, He usually grows a beard to show that he is married.

Amish wear more plain Clothes- no buttons and dark colors. The women keep their heads covered like most religions and Christianity used to.

They don't have electricity or anything that will tie them to the outside world. They can used batteries and are very good workers. To find out more may I suggest you rent the movie "Witness."

Answer 4

Amish celebrate Ascension Day and all major U.S holidays. They also keep January 6th as Old Christmas.

Answer 5

The Amish culture is the way that Amish live. They have very few or no electronics and lead simple lives.