The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

The Amish, in Numbers

The Amish community first immigrated to North America in the early 1700s. Their main settlement was in central Pennsylvania. As of today, there are over 300,000 Amish living in the U.S. and Canada. They are most centralized in Pennsylvania! 

No Music - At All

Even though the Amish love singing groups, it's unlikely that you'll see anyone playing an instrument. The reasoning behind the no-music rule is similar to that of the faceless dolls. THe Amish believe that a method of self-expression on the level of playing a musical instrument would encourage feelings of pride and superiority. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.