Unbelievable Rules The Amish Follow Every Day
The Amish community enjoys its solitude — that's for sure. All follow a set of verbal codes known as the Ordnung, which guides their ways of life and can actually differ from people to people. While outsiders may see nothing but beards and Puritan clothing, there's a lot that goes on in these wonderful communities. A single peek at the day-to-day rules the Amish follow will show them in a whole new light!
Farm Hand
Even though agriculture is starting to fade as a way of life, Amish communities hold a big celebration on days when barns are erected. "Frolics," as the events are called, involve men building barns and women throwing parties.
Certain Kinds of Hair
Amish men can be easily recognized by their beards, which they aren't allowed to grow out until after marriage. Mustaches are completely prohibited: because the facial hair was required by 19th-century militaries, the Amish went without to maintain pacifism.
Sweet 16
At age 16, Amish members engage in "Rumspringa," where youths are encouraged to explore towns and cities outside of their Amish communities. It's all for them to confirm if they wish to continue the Amish lifestyle or not.
Water Dunk
Although the Amish are a traditionalist branch of Christianity, the act of baptism has a major difference between the two. The Amish wait until a young member has grown and can voluntarily agree to join their faith.
