The Amish

Amish people come from Switzerland. They migrated to the USA in the 1700s. They are Christians and hard working people, most of them work on farms. Their goal has always been to main the simple farming life that they had in Europe. They avoid the use of modern technology. They are considered reclusive because they live separately from other people. Men dress in dark suits and wear full bears, while women wear plain long dresses and head coverings. One very important Amish custom is adult baptism. Through this, a person becomes a full member of the period before baptism is known as “Rumspringa”, which is mans running around. The bonds of family and religion are very strong.