*THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the giveaway and helped to get the word out about the release of Fraying at the Edge. Congratulations to Alison of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania! She’s our winner of the giveaway. She’s won an autographed copy of Ties That Bind and Fraying at the Edge as well as an… Read more »
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How Do the Amish Celebrate the New Year?
Now that our many holiday traditions and celebrations are behind us for a while, I thought I’d share a few things with you about how the Amish bring in the New Year. Last week, I shared a bit about the foods that cultures such as the South, the Mediterranean, and the Spanish eat on New Year’s Day. The Pennsylvania Dutch have a unique New Year’s tradition, as well. They enjoy a meal of pork and sauerkraut each New Year’s Day.