THE AMISH

WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

• Ohio (59,000)
• Pennsylvania (58,000)
• Indiana (45,000)
• Wisconsin (15,000)
• New York (10,000)

Population Map

AMISH BELIEFS

• They believe in the teachings from Jacob Ammann
• It is a Protestant denomination, closely related to the Mennonites
• Overall they are very similar to the Jews that keep old testament law
• They also believe that Jesus is the son of God and that he died for our sins
• In addition, they believe that they have to weigh out there bad with good

AMISH LIFESTYLE

• They believe to stay "Unspotted from the world"
• There for they do not have TV or any technology
• They use a horse and carriage to get around
• Only a few communities allow bikes and sometimes roller blades
• The Bishop is the person who makes the rules of the community

AMISH DRESSCODE

• The men normally wear straight-cut suits and coats without collars
• Belts are forbidden, as are sweaters, neckties and gloves
• Young men are to be clean shaven until marrage
• And mustaches are forbidden
• Amish women normally wear solid colored dresses/long skirts

Typical Amish Family

AMISH FOOD

• Many Amish live in farm areas, growing and producing their own food
• The amish avoid using technology so there cooking is different
• Most amish communities trade food within there community
• They mainly eat lighter food in the morning since they have to work
• They also enjoy eating with as many people as possible

FUN FACTS

• There has only been one convicted amish person of homicide
• It is stereotypical that amish men like vollyball
• You can get a DWI for driving a horse and buggy while intoxicated
• Amish country is know for its brutal puppy mills
• The show "Amish Mafia" is just fake reenactments of amish culture

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Devlin, Mike E. "10 Weird Facts About The Amish." Listverse. Listverse, 29 Aug. 2014. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
• "Amish America." Amish America. Ed. Amish Community. Amish Culture, 19 Apr. 2014. Web. 19 Jan. 2015.