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The Amish are an Anabaptist Christian denomination and Swiss-German ethnic group found primarily in the United States and Ontario, Canada known for restrictions on the use of modern devices such as automobiles and telephones. The Amish separate themselves from outside society for religious reasons; they do not join the military, draw Social Security, or accept any form of assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. Most speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania German or Pennsylvania Dutch, which the Amish call Deitsch ("German"). The Amish are divided into dozens of separate fellowships. This article primarily discusses conservative Old Order Amish fellowships with restrictions on dress, behavior, and technology. There are many New Order Amish and Beachy Amish groups that use electricity and automobiles, but still consider themselves Amish.
Population and distribution
In 2000, Raber's Almanac estimated there were 198,000 Amish in the United States *. With an average of seven children per family, the Amish population is growing rapidly, and new settlements are constantly being formed to obtain sufficient farmland. In 2000, there were Old Order communities in 21 states; Ohio has the largest population (55,000), followed by Pennsylvania (47,000) and Indiana (37,000). The largest Amish settlements are in Holmes County, Ohio, LaGrange County, Indiana, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Some Beachy Amish have relocated to Central America, including a sizable community near San Ignacio, Belize. More on [ Amish ]
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OMG... totally right for the moment!!! NKOTB new song "Amish Wonderland" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zla0U-dd6T0
dobbywan (Fanie Potter) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:46:15 -0000
OMG... totally right for the moment!!! NKOTB new song "Amish Wonderland" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zla0U-dd6T0
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abbykraft (Abby Kraft) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:45:51 -0000
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LizGmaz (Elizabeth Anne Gmaz) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:41:11 -0000
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Hey Kenton, dont worry about the water.. I just bought jugs of water to wash my hair with. Call me amish!
loganalyse (Logan Jones) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:29:06 -0000
Hey Kenton, dont worry about the water.. I just bought jugs of water to wash my hair with. Call me amish!
http://twitpic.com/u9xdo - It's an Amish Christmas!
nloughery (nancy loughery) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:20:37 -0000
http://twitpic.com/u9xdo - It's an Amish Christmas!
@digilang definitely. got here alright though, after we got past those amish we were all good for getting home.
bnoj13 (Jon Brennan) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:20:19 -0000
@digilang definitely. got here alright though, after we got past those amish we were all good for getting home.
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Amish Country Store - Amish gifts, quilts, jams, and handmade furniture.
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Amish Loft - Handmade Amish quilts, crafts and furniture.
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Amish Peddler - A variety of Amish made products available over the web. Everything from oak and hickory rockers to gourmet foods and Amish crafts.
Amish Pleasures - Woodcrafts, metalcraft, dolls, birdhouses/feeders, mailboxes, marble rollers, and baked goods.
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Amish Wooden Wheelbarrows - Handmade wheelbarrows suitable as garden planters or for practical use, along with other Amish crafts and facts on Amish culture.
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Aunt Granny's Pantry - Featuring video, soap, jams and jelly, toys, rugs and candy.
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End of the Commons General Store - Country store offering Amish hats, dolls, books and collectables.
Kidron Town and Country Store, Inc. - Small-town general store featuring Amish clothing and gifts.
Lancaster County Market - Mission, country and primitive styles of solid oak and pine furniture, handcrafted by the Amish.
Liberty Valley - Country style gifts including hand painted pottery, crocks, and birdhouses and wrought iron products for the home and garden made by Amish from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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The Old Country Store - Historic country store known for quilts and wallhangings Amish and Mennonite quiltmakers. Local crafts and dolls.
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Worth Crafting - Store for Lancaster County Amish quilts and handmade crafts.
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