Many people visiting Shipshewana are not aware of the Amish holiday of Ascension Day. Ascension Day is an official church holiday in the Amish communities. I interviewed Mel Riegsecker, a local man who grew up Amish, and also is the founder of Riegsecker Marketplace, about Ascension Day. What Is It? […]
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Do Amish Celebrate Christmas, and How?
A lot of people tend to ask, “Do the Amish celebrate Christmas”? Well, the short answer is yes, the Amish celebrate the birth of Jesus. However, there are a few differences between the way that we “English” celebrate Christmas and the way that the Amish do. I interviewed the founder […]
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Thanksgiving in Beautiful Amish Country
A lot of people often wonder, do the Amish celebrate Thanksgiving? The answer is a little bit more complicated than just yes or no, because it is a secular holiday, it depends on what community of Amish they live in. I interviewed Mel Riegsecker, the founder of Riegsecker Marketplace, who […]
Amish , Area Attractions , History of Amish , Menno-Hof , Shipshewana Amish
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Menno-Hof: Exploring Shipshewana’s Interesting Heritage
Welcome to Menno-Hof, a non-profit information center in Shipshewana, Indiana. What is their mission? To introduce visitors to the fascinating faith and life of the Amish and Mennonite communities. Founded in 1986 by a group of visionary Amish and Mennonite leaders, Menno-Hof was created as a space where people could […]