Posts Tagged: Amish Christmas

Oatmeal and Honey Soap Recipe and Book Giveaway

Update: This giveaway is over. The winner is Tina Harris. Congratulations, Tina, you have won an autographed copy of The Dawn of Christmas and a bar of home made soap! I have a special treat for you that I’ve been waiting for a long time to be able to share: a recipe for Oatmeal and… Read more »

The Greatest Gift We Can Give

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 If we were to meet at a café for coffee and begin a conversation about all Christmas means, we’d have a long and encouraging discussion…. Read more »

Do the Amish Celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Facts about the Amish

Thanksgiving and Christmas is a special time for Christians and is usually anticipated with great excitement. Since we know how most Christians celebrate these holidays, I thought I’d share what some of my Old Order Amish friends have told me about their traditions. Thanksgiving is a simple time and primarily an excuse for families to… Read more »

Christmas Decorating the Amish Way

Facts about the Amish

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but Christmas decorations are popping up everywhere! Before October was over, our local Target store was adorned with snowflakes across the entire ceiling, restaurants began to play Christmas music over their speakers, and Starbucks started selling their coffee in red, Christmas-themed cups.  Although it is still a bit early… Read more »