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Category: Guides
What Does “Rutsching” Mean? (And Where Does It Come From?)
How is the word "rutsch" pronounced? The answer is straightforward, and the reasons lie in Pennsylvania Dutch.
Why Don’t the Amish Have Mustaches?
Why don't the Amish grow mustaches? Learn the answer(s) here.
What Do White Bonnets Mean to the Amish?
Why do married Amish women wear white bonnets? Learn the answers and more here.
The Guide to Amish & Mennonite Vocabulary (from an Ex-Mennonite)
What do all of the Amish and Mennonite throw-in words mean? Learn more about words like "once," "yet," "all," and more from the Mennonite perspective.
Which Came First: Amish or Mennonite?
Did Amish or Mennonites come first? The answer: Mennonites. Learn the history of both Christian denominations.
What Is an Anabaptist? (From an Ex-Mennonite)
What is an Anabaptist? Learn about their beliefs, origins, and denominations here.
Are Mennonites Polygamous? (Answer: No)
Are Mennonites polygamous? No. Here's why — and why you may be asking this question.
How Can Couples Spend a Day in Lancaster, PA? (12 Steps)
How can you and a partner spend time in Lancaster, PA? Learn more here.
How Do You Pass an Amish Buggy When You’re Driving?
How do you pass an Amish buggy? Learn the process here.