The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

No Make-Up Or Accessories 

As we know, vanity is frowned upon in the Amish community. That means that anything to enhance someone's appearance is frowned upon as well. Amish women are not permitted to wear any sort of make-up or jewelry.

Amish vs Mennonite

For those who are unaware, the Amish and Mennonites are not the same groups of people. Although both cultures are Anabaptists, they live by starkly different ideas and rules. Mennonites are able to live in modern communities and own certain technologies, for example. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.