When it comes to the Amish culture, myths and inaccuracies abound about how this religious group live their lives. While there are many differences between the Amish way of life and the modern lifestyle, the Amish do take part in weddings, funerals, and church services — with their own specific set of traditions. Below, we take a closer look at some of the most common Amish traditions and debunk some notorious myths. Church All Amish attend a community church. What church an

Christmas season is here, and for most of the world, the holiday is celebrated on December 25. However, the Amish celebrate what’s called ‘Epiphany’ or ‘Old Christmas’ on January 6 — but why? According to Amish tradition, January 6 (twelve days after Christmas) was the date that the Three Wise Men came to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. And for a long time, centuries ago, Christmas was celebrated on January 6. However, in 1582, the Julian calendar (which was based on phases