Speaking Amish
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Speaking Amish makes the language of the Amish–Pennsylvania German–more accessible to outsiders. One of the best ways to get to know a culture is through learning its language. The Speaking Amish resources provide exactly that. The book named “Speaking Amish” is packed with introductory phrases both in audio and text form. It is a great way to get started digging into the riches and..
Speaking Amish
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s ago Amish women would save all their old clothes. Sometimes they would cut them apart into strips and take them to the carpet weaver who would weave them into carpets. The ladies put these carpets into their “Sitz Stubb” or sitting room, the most formal room of the house.
The “Sitz Stubb” would be used only on Sundays for company. Heirlooms, fine furniture, and other unique items would be displayed in this room. A lot of “Sitz Schtubbe” have a corner cupboard, or “Eckschank.” This Eckschank holds fine china that had been given as wedding or Christmas presents, or maybe a souvenir from a ..read more