The "Black Bumper" Mennonites are a subgroup of the Old Order Mennonite community, known for their rejection of modern technology and their adherence to traditional values. The term "black bumper"...
Category: Amish Life
So why do Amish only go to school through the eighth grade? Well, there's two main reasons for this, and the first one is what you might call practicality. Amish occupations are much more manual...
The Old Colony Mennonites are a conservative Anabaptist sect that traces its origins to the Russian Mennonite community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are known for their traditional...
Old Order Mennonites are a subgroup of the Mennonite Christian denomination that originated in the late 19th century. They are known for their adherence to traditional Mennonite beliefs and...
The Unique World of Amish Mud Sales: Culture, Craftsmanship, and Community. Includes Dates
Amish mud sales are a unique and traditional event that takes place within Amish communities. These sales, also known as "mud auctions" or "basement sales," are held in the spring and fall, typically...
The Kauffman Amish Mennonites are a subgroup of the Mennonite faith that have their roots in the teachings of Christian N. Kauffman, a bishop who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They...