Thursday, December 27, 2018

Here is a photo gallery from the Herald Tribune of the annual Pinecraft Christmas Parade celebration. Many Amish and Mennonite become snow birds to Pinecraft--in the Sarasota, Florida area.

Some of my own Amish in-laws make the trip to Florida for a few weeks in the winter each year. It's a place where some of the rules relax a bit, and sun refreshes the soul.

The highlight of many days is gathering to wait for the buses that drive the groups of Amish and Mennonite to Florida. Greeting family and friends as they arrive is a a lot of fun! Likewise, gathering to wave off those who have to return to the frozen north is also important.

The parade is a wonderful time of celebration for those who spend Christmas in Pinecraft.



Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

An Amish Christmas

Many people are curious about how Amish groups celebrate Christmas. Since there are several Amish church congregations, the ways to celebrate Christmas can be as varied as those groups. 

Click Here to read one young lady's account of how she and her family celebrate Christmas in her Amish group from Holmes County, Ohio.

Christmas peace to you!