Amish and Mennonites
The Amish and Mennonites are Evangelical ethno-religious communities with roots in Germanic Europe. In the United States they are prevalent in rural Lancaster County in Pennsylvania and the Wooster area of Ohio. The Amish community in Canada is small, but Mennonites are widely dispersed across the country, with clusters in the Region of Waterloo in Ontario, and the Steinbach area of Eastern Manitoba. ties are also prominent in the Gran Chaco in Paraguay and in Chihuahua in Mexico.
UnderstandBoth the Amish and Mennonites are Anabaptists, Protestant groups with roots in the Radical Reformation in the 16th century.
TalkWhile German-speaking peoples made up a large portion of European settlers in North America, the Amish are among the few who have preserved their language to present day.
BuyThe Amish are famous for textiles and woodcraft. You will also be able to find a lot of fresh and delicious foods, including breads, dairy products, and preserves.
EatAmish women are known for being good cooks, and several Amish women have set up catering businesses to earn some extra income for their families.
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