Photographs Taken
Even though the Amish aren’t against people taking pictures of them, they aren’t allowed to take photos themselves. They also aren’t allowed to keep them in their homes. The reasoning is the same as for the dolls and clothing – to keep them modest and avoid vanity.
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A Frolic
When it comes to barn-raising, the Amish refer to it as a frolic. When a new barn needs to be built, they make a whole event of it. Hundreds of people attend. The men do manual labor while the women provide the meals. It’s a very popular activity.