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A brief look at two American Cultures.

Wenger's is a grocery store run by Mennonites in North Central Pennsylvania.

Another entry by a local man who is tickled by the neighborhood Mennonites.

Amish and Old Order Mennonites may reject modern technology but when it comes to keeping their children the proper weight, they know exactly how to do it.

They may be a popular tourist attraction for many, but the horse and buggy carts used by many Amish and Old Order Mennonites can present a road hazard for the careless

The history of the Amish community stems from a group called the Mennonites. The Mennonites are an Anabaptist religious group who do not believe in infant baptism; instead they believe that only an adult who can profess their faith should be baptized.

It seems that my neighborhood is smack in the middle of a territorial takeover. Yes, the Mennonites are moving in by the dozen, lately.

Other than the strong work ethic and round hats, the Mennonites are just like us.

I recently had the chance to chat with the Venus Ascending Artist, Sheri Belmar.

Having been raised Mennonite, I thought I'd give this book a chance. I wish I hadn't.

How Nappanee is Recovering from the tornado that ripped through their community.

16th century Europe was torn apart by religious violence and warfare. This lesson gives students visuals to make this violence more concrete. It asks them to write a story about what they have seen.

Scott Showalter, 34, had cleared the clogged pipe in his dairy farm's manure pit a hundred times. This time when he climbed in to unplug the clog, the deadly methane gas that filled the pit claimed his life, along with the lives of four others that struggled to aid him.

The Dunkers also known as Schwarnenau Brethern (or New Baptist) came from Germany to the United States looking for religious freedom like so many other people did and settled in the Pennsylvania area.

-Special Thanks to Jerri Denise Hickman with Jerri's Blog and ColdCases Group Member for her help in transcribing this episode!

Why is it that even little communities around this area have skate parks? Denver has one. Ephrata has one. Lititiz has one. Why not New Holland? The police harass the kids if they skate

British Columbia offers food, shopping, history, outdoor fun and religion all in one place!

A survey of the American Era of Reform and how Americans way of thinking was changed, and how it effected society.

What to do, what to see while taking a vacation in the State of Pennsylvania is discussed.

There were more than delegates at the Colorado delegation's kick off party in the gardens of the Governor's Mansion on a beautiful, sunny Colorado morning.

Religion, beliefs, morals...its all here, and it is all related to the birth of this great Nation. Religion will always be on the battlefield, but here we can see just what our founding fathers meant for the people of this nation.

What Celtic Christianity isn't, and how Celtic Christians make up a diverse segment of Christianity

The women always wear their hair long, sometimes wrapped up in a bun on top of their heads They never wear makeup and always wear dresses.

Ellis van-Creveld Syndrome is an inherited genetic form of dwarfism often characterized by extra fingers or toes. Intelligence is usually not affected, and these children are capable of living a happy, rewarding life.

Like the Jews, the Anabaptists were persecuted for their faith by both Catholics and Protestants in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The esoteric practice known in Pennsylvania Dutch country as Pow-Wow has nearly died out. Three people have formed a local group to help preserve this part of the heritage of the area.

With holiday spending putting a strain on so many households, some have decided to opt out.

The "Girls Gone Wild" co-founder is going mainstream with his new clothing line that's neither see-through nor snap-on, so what better way to showcase it than Paris Hilton?

Northern Indiana is home to the third largest Amish settlement in the United States. A few days spent in this area can restore a fatigued city-dweller and at the same time, offer a glimpse into the unusual lifestyle of the Amish and Mennonite people.

Way before he ever caught the attention of the masses of media he has recently encountered, Floyd Landis was making a name for himself here in the U.S. as one of the best young riders of his era.

Five originals, five parodies; the cream of the crop from the man who made us dare to be stupid.

Shipshewana is located in the heart of the third largest Amish community in the U.S. One of the Midwest's "hidden gems," Shipshewana offers many attractions for visitors.

The Amish quickly settled into farming because this rural lifestyle made it easier for them to keep their distance from religious non-believers.

Records available from church and cemeteries are: marriage, baptism, christening, and burial records. Some contain membership information for entire families. Some cemeteries have burial plots of families for generations.

Color has different meanings in many cultures, and we respond to them in different ways. These perceptions can cause various effects, both positive and negative, within our lives.

Take an Amish buggy ride. See what an Amish-style Wal-Mart looks like. Have a chance to dine on a Flasch Mit Brodt. All this and more in Berlin, Ohio.

Bicycling Amish, the original fountain of youth and fossils from a prehistoric era are some of the reasons to visit Sarasota, Florida.

Travel to Shipshewana, Northern Indiana Amish and Mennonite Country, to see life at a slower pace.

Even if you know that the Swiss are punctual bankers who make chocolate while the Swedes are Volvo-making, vodka drinking nudists who were well represented on the Muppet's, I might surprise you with some new tidbits.

Many people think they need to help or save that puppy in the window...truth is, you are only hurting these pets in the long run.

From the time period of 1820 to 1920, the German ethnicity accounted for the largest amount of immigration, more than every other nationality, including the Irish and Scottish.

Lebanon, Pa is an under-rated destination for Pennsylvania tourism.

Registrations, multiple desks and a lot of getting lost

The Amish of Lancaster County have asked only for our prayers. Perhaps many would like to share with their family and friends the products of the "Plain People" and the true meaning of forgiveness and love.

A look at the Lancaster County Amish, and a little about their lifestyle.

Kansas is lots of historical towns to visit.