Photographs Taken
The Amish don’t worry about people taking pictures of them, but they aren’t allowed to take pictures of themselves. They are also not allowed to keep them in their homes. The dolls and clothing follow the same logic: to keep them humble and avoid vanity.
Photographs Taken
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A Frolic
Barn-raising is linked to among the Amish as a frolic. They make a huge thing out of it until a new barn is needed. The event is expected to draw hundreds of people. Manual labor is delegated to the men, while food preparation is delegated to the women. It’s a popular pastime.
A Frolic
