VISITLANCASTER LANCASTER COUNTYTRAVELERS’GUIDE WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022|VISITLANCASTER.COM APUBLICATIONOFLNPMEDIAGROUPINC. Comfort Foods Thebestspots fora warm,home-cooked meal away fromhome. LocalArtisanBoutiques Where to shop forunique, locallymadegoods. Small Towns Explorethese shop-dine-and-dooptionsin Intercourse& Paradise.
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LancasterCountyismanythings. Of course,it’s thehomeoftheAmish,aplace where youcanseehorse-drawnbuggies rollingthroughbucolicfarmland. Butthecountyalsocontainsabustling city,withquirkyshops,galleries, nightclubsandnationally renowned restaurants. Lancasterwasonceknownasthe “MunichofAmerica”andhas recently seenthatbrewingheritage revivedinthe thrivingcraftbeerscene. Andshoppershaveplentytodohere. whetherthey’re interestedinoutletmalls orantiquesdealers. Forfamiliesorfoodies;craftbeerfans orhistorybuffs;shoppersormusiclovers, LancasterCountyisagreatplacetovisit. Thanksforjoiningus! WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022
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4 VISIT LANCASTER WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022 TuesthroughSatat 1PM MarketDays Tuesday,FridayandSaturday 10AMand1PM AprilthroughOctober GroupandTheme ToursbyRequest COSTUMED GUIDEDTOURS Adult$8.00 Senior $7.00 Youth (6-18) $1.00 Children5andunderFree 38 PennSquare,Lancaster PA 17603 JustAcrosstheAlleyfromCentralMarket 717-392-1776 www.historiclancasterwalkingtour.org Establishedin1976 21WESTKINGSTREET,LANCASTER 717.390.2868 1/2BLOCKFROMTHEMARRIOTT HOTEL&CONVENTIONCENTER APPARELAND ACCESSORIES trendsetting fine soapsand toiletries uncommon Greeting cards stylish gifts MON10-3;TUES-THURS10-5; FRI9-5;SAT9-4;FIRSTFRIUNTIL8 WWW.ZANZIBARSHOP.COM 33NorthMarketStreet DowntownLancaster LocatedOneBlockFromHotel OpenEveryDay11am-10pm Menucanbe foundat www.dispensingco.com Lancaster’s Favorite Local Restaurant Since1978 Experience Dispensing Co.,wherethelocals eat.Adjacenttothe HistoricCentral Farmers Market....aneasywalk fromtheMarriottHotel andConvention Center We have a large selection of appetizers andweserveonly thefreshestsoups andsalads We offeranextensive Tex Mexmenuand deliciousoverstuffed sandwiches Try oneof ourfamousburgers! We havesomethingfor everyone...ataffordable prices Enjoy a drinkfrom ourdiversecollection oflocal,nationaland internationalbeerwith manyavailableondraft! • Casual Atmosphere • Kid Friendly • Non-Smoking Giftcards always available in any amount withno expiration. 33 North Market Street THESPICE & TE A EX CHANGE ® OF LANC AS TER 20 WestOrangeStreet | Lancaster, PA 17603 717.394.4328 OP EN 7 DAYS A WEEK ! spiceandtea.com/lancaster SPICES • TE AS • BLEND S• SUGAR S• SA LT S
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BY SALLYREYNOLDS
WHERE TO BUY,WHAT TO EXPECT
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LancasterCountyisashoppingmecca. We havebudgetoptionsattheoutletson Lincoln HighwayEastandchainstoresat Park CityCenter Mall. We haveAmishshopping destinationslikeKitchen Kettle Village,and we haveantiquesmallsin Adamstownand Strasburg.And,ofcourse,thereare Root’s and Green Dragonwhichhaveamassive selectionofproduce/meatstands,auctions, andpreparedfood vendors,allwrappedupin afestivefleamarket.
Butwhatif youwanttoshopforlocally madefinecrafts?Thiscanbealittlemore difficulttofindinLancasterCounty,buthere aretwoofmyfavoriteplacesforthistypeof shopping.
Purple Robin Reser ve inLititz –The Purple Robinisn’t alargestore,butithasa well-curatedcollectionfrom over150local and regionalartistsandartisans.Allitemsare beautifullyhandmade by peoplewhotake theircraftsmanshipseriously.
Amongthewidearrayofjewelrydisplayed at Purple Robinaresterlingsilverandgoldfilledearringsfrom Gretchen Smith Jewelr y, in Manheim. Gretchen’s piecesarelightandeasy to wearbothcasuallyandfordressyoccasions. Thedesignstendtowardgeometricshapes, oftenwithorganicembossmentsofleavesor flowers.
Amongitshomedécor, Purple Robincarries watercolorprintsfromOwlbox Studios, by Lititznative Brie Vicek Rogers. Briecreates charming renditionsoflocalscenessuchas Lititz Spring Park, Moravianstars,andhistoric spotsintown.
Moravian Manorisalocal retirement communitywhose residentshaveanactive woodworkinggroup. Purple Robincarries theircuttingboards,cellphoneholders,and shelving,allcrafted by local retirees.
Lititzartisan Jenn Averygrowshardshell gourdscalledLagenariasiceraria. Jennhar vests thegourdseachfall,driesthem,cleans,and emptiesthem,thencar vesdesignsusinga wood-burningpen. Herdesignsareexquisitely detailedandtendtofeaturelocalwildlife. Aver y’sgourdscanbeassmallaseggs,perfect forChristmastreedecorations,ormuchlarger bowlsand vasesthatarebothdecorativeand functional.
No finecraftstorewouldbecomplete withouttheworkofapotterortwo,and Purple Robincarriesseveral. Mary Anderson’s stonewarepotteryincludesmugs,ramenbowls (with restsforchopsticks),platters,andbowls. Herpotteryhasfinelinesandusesasubdued paletteofbluesandearthtones.
Thereismuchmoreat Purple Robin
Reser ve,includingpewter,fabric,andfelted items.Andperhapsthebestpartof Purple Robin Reser ve isthatitisinLititz,so youcan make yourvisitintoanentireday’s excursion. Main Streethasanunmatched varietyoflocal shopscarryingclothing,novelties,sweets, furniture,andcrafts,plus restaurants,cafes, andbarsfor refreshment.
Pennsylvania Guildof Craftsmen indowntownLancaster –The Guild wasfoundedin1944,withamissionof transferring World WarIIwartimeskills topeacetimework.Lancasterisfortunate tohostthePGC’sheadquarters,whichis acenterforcrafteducation.PGChosts ongoingworkshopsinsuchdiverseskillsas woodturning,basketr y, glass,printmaking, photography,andleatherworking.
Theshopitselfisaplaceofbeautifulthings. Metalledwith Jewelr y, fromBoiling Springs PA,capturesbitsofnatureineachpiece. Tiny leavesfromtheAmericanChestnuttreeare encasedinclearacrylicandframedinsilverto makedelicateearringsandpendantnecklaces.
PGCcarries redwarepottery byDenise Wilz. Wilzisanartisanwhoishelpingto keepalivethishistoric Pennsylvania German craftthatusesthesgraffitomethodtoscratch designsintotheglaze. Wilz’s designsusetimehonored Pennsylvania Germanmotifssuchas birds,tulips,andhearts.
Another Pennsylvania GermancraftatPGC isfraktur,made by Donna Selfridge Spangler of Sunbur y, PA. Frakturismanuscriptart, acombinationof Gothicstyleletteringand illustrationstraditionallyusedfor weddingand birthannouncements,books,and religious broadsides.Thesedays,frakturisstillusedfor weddingandbirthannouncementsbutisalso usedasapurelydecorativeart. Spanglerisan expertinthecraft,havingbeenaPGC Master Artisansince1989.
PCGalsocarriesfabricitemssuchaspurses andwovenmatsfrom Warp Seed Studio, andfeltedshawlsfrom Irina IakomiofLititz. Andtherearemanywoodworkeditemsboth decorativeandfunctional.
The Pennsylvania Guildof Craftsmenstore isinthe300blockof North Queen Street, ahipandhappeningblockwithvintage stores,clothingboutiques,the Heritage Press Museum,andseveraldiningestablishments. Muchlike Purple Robin Reser ve,thelocation ofthePGCshopisabigpartofitsappeal. Comeforthedaytoshoptheblock,andthen headuptothe400blockof North Queen Streetto Decadesforaneveningofbowling andclassicarcadegames.
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8 VISIT LANCASTER WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022 TM Danceparties at 11am and2pm! VisitLancaster’s Most Unique IndoorPlayplace— TINY TOWN! Madeupof11luxury playhouses,kidswillgowild with imagination! Unplugand let children roleplay, explore, andmake new friends.Snackbar, coffee, wifi, cafe seating, andbring your own food(nopeanutproducts please) anddance parties everyday! COUPON ONE FREE CO FFEEwith pa id admission Expires 12/31/2020Expires 4/4/2023 53 3 Janet Av e. , Lancas te r, PA 17 60 1| (717)947-73 50 | ti nyto wnpa. co m| FB: Ti ny To wnL LC Dance parties at 11am & 3pm!
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10 VISIT LANCASTER WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022 70+SHOPS Hours: Tues, Wed,Thurs, Friand Sat 11:30am-1:30PM•5PM-8PM ClosedSunday&Monday Books...for theSirius Reader Buying and selling scholarly, antiquarian andbetter books Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm Sun-Mon Closed 717 823-6605 401 West LemonSt. www.DogStarBooks.com
WINTER/HOLIDAY 2 022 VISIT L ANCASTER 11 202 N.DukeSt. Lancaster| 717.299.2232 | Open 7 Days a Week FRESHNEWSHOPPING AT SHOPFESTO ON.CO M Treat yourselfor someone youlove to agiftboxofdelicioustreats! A fabulousgift foranyone gettinginto homecookingorlooking to experimentwithnewflavors. We invite you to joinusas we explore,discover, andfind inspiration for yournext recipesorgiftideas. 36WEST KING ST.,LANCASTER, PA • 717-396-1380 SEASONSTAPROOM.COM/COLLECTIONS/GIFTS SAVOR THEDIFFERENCE&CHOOSETHEBESTINGREDIENTS
BY VICTORIABOSTWICK
Astheseasonschangeandthe temperaturedrops,the coldcanchill you to the core. Thereisone remedyIhave found to curetheseasonalblues:ahome cookedmeal.Luckily,Lancaster Countyishome to someofthebest comfort foodimaginable. comfort foods 12 VISIT LANCASTER WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022
Bird-in-HandFamily
Restaurant&Smorgasbord
2760OldPhiladelphiaPike,Bird-in-Hand
Forthoselooking foratruetaste of Pennsylvania Dutchhome cooking,Bird-in-Hand Restaurant& Smorgasbordoffersalocaltaste of comfort foods. Notsurewhat to try? Theirsmorgasbordoffers awidespreadofLancasterclassicsfromtangy pineappleglazedhamballs tosweetandsavory butterednoodles,a favoriteinthe coldermonths. Not to mentiontheirdessertbarwhichincludes another staple,shoo-fly-pie! Thisisalsoa fantastic restaurant to visitif youarelooking forsome readyto-eat Thanksgivinggrubwithoutthehoursofprep timeorahotkitchen. They have all your favorite dishes,suchasturkey,honeyglazedham, sweet, candied yamsand stuffing even my grandmother wouldapprove of.Besure to checkouttheirgift shoponthe way out,where youwillseelocally craftedjewelry,decorationsand youcan evensnag somehome-bakedwhoopiepies.
LuckyDog
1942ColumbiaAve,Lancaster
Theperfectcasualnightoutdestination forabrew,the game,andsomelocalpub comforts.LuckyDogCafe, locatedon Columbia Avenue,offerssomeofthebest appetizersthat couldserveasmealsthemselves.My favoritearetheirscallopswrappedinsmokedbacon. Yes,theyareasgoodastheysoundandno,Ididnot sharewiththetable.Ilove theiruniquetakeonsome
classic comfort foods.If youare feelingspicy, trytheir cheddarjalapenomeatloafortheir Yuenglingbattered shrimpwitha Thaichilisauce. They alsooffera varietyof beersontapwhichthey rotate regularly.Itriedthehazy LiquidHoppinessIPAfromSierraNevadaBrewing Co thatpairedperfectlywiththeir tenderlointips sandwich,yum!
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TheRestaurantat Oregon Dairy
2900OregonPike,Lititz
The Restaurant at OregonDairyhasbeena favorite ofmine for years. They offerawide varietyof foods to try forbothlunchanddinner,but myfavoriteis theirbreakfast. Theirmenuincludesallthingsgood includingcreamedchippedbeefon toastandsome ofthebestscrappleI’ve evertasted:niceandcrispy ontheoutside,creamyontheinside.However,Ilove theirbakedoatmealthemost. Therearenumerous flavors to trylikechocolate chip,cranberrynutand thebestflavor(in my opinion):apple. Thesecret to enjoyingthebestbowlofhotbakedoatmealis to douseitwithapitcherof coldmilk.Extrapoints if youcanuselocallysourcedmilk,directlyfrom theOregonDairy farm. Trustme,itmakesallthe difference. Youcan evenbuytheirbakedoatmeal (andmilk)fromtheirgrocery store, whichis connecteddirectly to their restaurant,andmake your own at home.Besure to wavegoodbye to the cows as youleave!
AnnieBailey’s
28-30EKingSt,Lancaster
LocatedindowntownLancaster, AnnieBailey’sIrish PublicHouseservesasa warm refuge for coldnightson the town. YoucanthawoutwithapipinghotIrish coffee alongwithahome cookedmealsure to warm youfrom theinsideout--liketheshepherd’spie. Theshepherd’s pieisservedbeautifullyinacastironskilletwithapiped chive-whippedpotato crustandameatyfillingenrobed ingravy. Shepherd’spieisservedwitha sweetIrishsoda breadthatpairsperfectlywiththisrichdish.Notinthe mood forshepherd’spie? Trytheirsmokedmeatloafwith ablackberrychipotleglazewhichoneoftheemployees evennoted“is evenbetterthanmamamakes.” You knowhemustbe tellingthetruth to makesuchabold statement,because at my housethem’sfightin’ words!
WINTER/HOLIDAY 2 022 VISIT L ANCASTER 15 Real.Good.Food. Traditional Smorgasbord (Lancaster’s Original!) Soup and Salad Smorgasbord If youmiss Miller’s you’ve missed Lancaster County! Millers1929.com • 717.687.6621 Reser vations recommended; walk-ins welcomed Always checkour website for current hours and information Route 30, 2811 Lincoln Highway East, Ronks, PA Authentic, slowly-smoked brisket, turkey, chicken and pork accompanied by signature cocktails,local wines and hand-crafted brews...twelve on tap! SmokehouseBBQandBrews.com 717.768.4400• OnRoute 340 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Bird-In-Hand, PA OurGift CertificatesMake The Perfect Stocking Stuffer! AVAILABLEONANYDOLLARAMOUNT 2023SEASON Orderonlineat DutchApple.com orCall717-898-1900 510CentervilleRoad Lancaster, PA 17601 JAN 20 FEB 18 FEB 24 APR1 APRIL 7- MAY 20 MAY 26 - JUNE 24 JUNE30 -AUG5 AUG 11 - SEPT16 SEPT22 NOV 11 NOV 17 DEC 30 THEMUSICAL 2760OldPhiladelphiaPike,Bird-in-Hand•(800)790-4069 t a Sge Bird - inH - and Forourfullscheduleofshows, featuringcomedy,musical entertainmentandmore,visitBird-in-Hand.com. Usecode VL for$3off Notvalidongrouptickets,previouspurchasesorwithotheroffers. Validon TheChristmas TreeShip tickets.Expires12/31/22. One Family’sUnsinkableMissiontoSaveChristmas ThroughDecember31
Lancaster COUNTY
1 A TeaAffair
8 STURGISLN., LITITZ 717-627-1776
2 AnnieBailey’s Irish Public House
28-30E.KING ST., LANCASTER 717-393-4000
3 TheBeadWorks
52 NQUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-490-6551
4 TheBelvedere Inn
402N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-2422
5 Bird in Hand Corporation
2715OLDPHILADELPHIA PIKE BIRDINHAND
6 BistroBarberet& Bakery
26EKING ST., LANCASTER 717-690-2354
7 BuildingCharacter
342TN.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7201
8 Central Market
23 N.MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-735-6890
9 CIRecords& Skates
112WORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-391-7865
10 Clemintine’s
25E.MAIN ST., LITITZ 717-626-6688
11 CountryLane
Furniture
10NATHANLANE, ANNVILLE 717-867-5701
12 Decades
438N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-282-1421
13 DogstarBooks
401 W. LEMON ST., LANCASTER 717-823-6605
14 DutchApple
510CENTERVILLERD., LANCASTER 717-898-1900
15 EnvyStudio
24 WKING ST., LANCASTER 717-435-9343
16 Festoon
202N.DUKE ST., LANCASTER 717-299-2232
17 Fulton Theatre
150N.PRINCE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-7133
18 HimalayanCurry& Grill
22E.ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-393-2330
19 HistoricLancaster
Walking Tour
38PENNSQUARE, LANCASTER 717-392-1776
20 Lancaster DispensingCo.
33N.MARKET ST., LANCASTER 717-299-4602
21 LauraZ Tai
Fine Jewelry& Watches
101N.QUEEN ST.,SUITE111, LANCASTER 717 490-6673
22 Mainspring Of Ephrata
16E.MAIN ST., EPHRATA 717-721-6196
23 Merchant’sAssoc.of Columbia
COLUMBIA 717-693-7740
24 Miller’s Smorgasbord
2811LINCOLNHIGHWAY E., RONKS 800-669-3568
25 National WatchAnd
Clock Museum
514POPLAR ST., COLUMBIA 717-684-8261
26 The PotteryWorks
16WORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-299-9963
27 QueenStreet Bistro
201N.QUEEN ST., LANCASTER 717-984-6211
28 Re-Uzitof New Holland
707 W. MAIN ST., NEWHOLLAND 717-354-8355
29 RedCabooseHotel &Restaurant
321 PARADISELN., RONKS 888-687-5005
30 Season’sOliveOil& Vinegar Taproom
36 W. KING ST., LANCASTER 717-396-1380
31 SouvlakiBoys
1 W. JAMES ST., LANCASTER 717-208-6243
32 TheSpice& Tea Exchange
20 W. ORANGE ST., LANCASTER 717-394-4328
33 Tiny Town
533 JANET AVE., LANCASTER 717-947-7350
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18 VISIT LANCASTER WINTER/HOLIDAY 2022 16 W. OrangeSt.,Lancaster, PA 17603•717-299-9963 thepotteryworks com Funfortheentirefamily! 52N.QueenSt.,Lancaster, PA 17603•717-490-6551 thebeadworks . com DowntownLancaster’s beadshopandopenstudio BRIDAL PARTIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • DATENIGHT • FAMILY NIGHT
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LANCASTER COUNTY SMALL TOWNS
BY MAGGIENOON
Thesmall towns inLancaster Countyhold someofthisarea’smosthiddengems. Fromlocalbakeries,where youcanget themostdelectabletreatsaround, to locally ownedshopsand restaurants, where everynewcustomermakesthe owners’heartsburstwithhappiness, small townbusinessesarewhatmake theseplacesamust-see stoponanytrip.
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1.THEOLD COUNTRY STORE
3510OldPhiladelphiaPike, Intercourse|theoldcountrystore.com
This fabricandquilt storeismorethan meetsthe eye. Itofferssewingclasses inaddition to crafts,books,kitchen gadgets,andlocallymade foodsinits beautifulbrickbuilding.
2.KEN’SGARDENS
3552 WNewport Rd, Ronks kensgardens.com
Ken’sis celebrating50 yearsin businessthis year! They offerawide array ofhouseplants,flowers,pottery, andallthesupplies youneed to keep yourgardengrowing.Inaddition, theyhost year-round events to create everythingfrom terrariums to Christmaswreaths.
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3.IMMERGUTHANDROLLEDSOFTPRETZELS
3537OldPhiladelphiaPike, Intercourse lanc.news/immergut
Enjoyamouthwatering,hot,andfreshsoftpretzelthat ismade to order.Inaddition to pretzelsandpretzel wraps,Immergutalsooffersfreshlysqueezedlemonades, gourmet coffees,and fountaindrinks.
4. TAYLORCHIP COOKIES
23 Center St,Intercourse|taylorchip.com
TaylorChipofferslarge,rich cookieswithagolden-brown outsideandasoft,chewy center. Theonlyproblem? Too manygoodflavors to choosefrom.
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6.CACKLEBERRY FARMANTIQUEMALL
3371 LincolnHighway E, Paradise cackleberryfarmantiquemall.com Thisantique storeletsindependentdealerssell itemsfromboothsinsidethehuge storeroom. With over125dealers,thereissomething for everyone.
DO 7. THEAMISHVILLAGE
199HartmanBridge Rd,Lancaster amishvillage.com
Seewhatlifeis reallylike for today’sAmishpeople onthis tourofa12-acre, genuineAmishproperty. Therearethree tours to choosefromwhere you willlearnaboutAmishcultureandtraditionsfrom knowledgeable staff.
To seemoreofwhat Paradisehas to offer, visitlancasterpa.com/paradise.
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5.KITCHENKETTLEVILLAGE
3529OldPhiladelphiaPike, Intercourse kitchenkettle.com
When youvisitthisoutdoorshoppingvillage, you’llfind homemadeLancaster County foodandlocalgiftshops withuniquetreasures. They have fun events year-round, butduringtheholidays thereislivemusiconSaturdays, tasting tours,and even adinnerwithMrs.Claus.
To seemoreofwhatIntercoursehas to offer, visitvillageofintercourse.com.
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AmishChristmas Traditions
BY HOPEBROCIOUS
MosttouristswhocometoLancasterCounty, Pennsylvania arefascinated by theAmishandtheirwayoflife.Andrightfully so.TheAmishofLancasterCountyareAmerica’s oldestAmish settlement,havingfirstarrivedinLancastersometimeinthe early1700s.
TheAmisharemostwidelyknownfortheirplainwayof dressing,useofhorseandbuggies,andtheirstrongtiesto agriculturetoprovidefortheirfamiliesandcommunity.The Amisharealsoknownforthemodernluxuriesthattheyoften livewithout,suchaselectricity,phones,andairconditioning. Theyare very conser vativeChristianswhoputtheirfaithand community overindividualism.
Thereare,however, varyingdegreesof ‘plainness’intheAmish Community-someAmisharemoremodernanduseelectric andphones,while“Old Order”Amisharemore restrictivein theirallowanceofmodernconveniences. Similarly,thewaysthat
theAmishcelebrateChristmasmayalso vary dependingonthe normsoftheirspecificcommunity.
LeadinguptoChristmas,mostAmishchildrenpreparea specialChristmasprogramthatwilltakeplaceintheirone-room schoolhouse.Thisissomethingthecommunitylooksforward tosincealotoftimeandeffortisputintoplanning. Teachers andtheirstudentswillstartpreparingtheseprogramsright afterThanksgiving.Theprogramswillincludedifferentplays, poems,andskits-someareaboutChristmas;somearejustfor humor.Thechildrenwillalsosingcarols.Thisisabigeventfor theextendedfamiliesofthechildren,anditisnotoftenthatany non-Amishareinvited.
YouwillnotseeaChristmastreeorstringsoflightsinan Amishhomebecausetheyfeelthatextravagantdecorationsare adistractionfromthestoryofChrist’s birth. Instead,theywill putawreathontheirfrontdoorordecoratewithpinebranches
andcandles.TheAmishliketomakeChristmas cardstosendtofamilyandfriendsandwill oftenhangtheonestheyhave received. Other things youwillnotseeinanAmishhomeat Christmastimeincludesnativityscenes,images of SantaClausorangels,andstockings.
Faithis very importanttotheAmish,and theydohaveaspecialChristmasservice. ThismayhappenChristmas Dayor Evebut dependsentirelyonwhatdaytheholidayfalls. Christmasservicemayalsotaketheplaceof theirtraditional Sundayservice.Theservice includes reading Luke2,orThe Gospelfor Christmas Eve by Dr. Martin Luther,which tellsthestoryof Jesus’s birth.Theyalsosing Christmascarolsor GermanChristmassongs.
TheAmishlove tosing,sotheywillgo caroling.Theywillsingfortheolderpeoplein theircommunitywhomaybesick,orwidowed, tobringthemsomehappiness(andcookies) duringdifficulttimes.
While youwillnothear“Rudolphthe Red-
liketheywouldanyotherday. Womenwill begincookingandpreparingthe restofthe foodforthemainmeal.
At somepointintheday,whenever yonehas gatheredaftercookinganddoingtheirchores, theAmishmaketimeforgiftsthatareuseful andpractical. Siblingswillexchangegiftswith eachotherandtheparentswillgiveeachchild agift.Theparentsandsiblingsmaycoordinate theirgifts. Forexample,theparentsmaygive theirchildsomecoloringbooksandthatchild maybegiftedcrayonsfromasibling. Or the parentsgifttheirchildanewdoll,andthe siblingsmaygivedollaccessorieslikeadress, rattle,etc.
Whenitcomestogiftsthataremeantto beuseful,theageofthechildisalsotaken intoconsideration. JesseLapp,whooperates Old Windmill Farm,hasasonwhowillbe startingschoolnext year. Forhim,theywill mostlikelygifthimascootertotakebackand forthtoschool. Forhisolderbrotherturning
Nosed Reindeer”or“Frostythe Snowman” beingsung by Amishcarolers,theydosing theolderstandardssuchas“Beautiful Starof Bethlehem”, “Awayina Manger”,and“The First Noel”.Theymayalsosingsomeofthese songsin German.
Preparingforthe Big Holiday
ThedaybeforeChristmas,theAmishwill makesomeofthefoodaheadoftime,suchas cookies,pies,cheeselogs,etc.Theywillalso makesuretheirhomeisspotlesstoensurethe bulkoftheworkisdonebeforecookingthe mainmealthenextmorning.
Christmas Day
In themorning,themenandchildrenwill headouttotakecareoftheirdailychoresjust
16next year,theymaygifthimaharnesssince hewillneedtousethehorseson weekends forchurchand youthgroup.Thesegiftsare higherpriceditems,butparentswouldnotjust gooutandbuythematanytimeofthe year. TheywouldbegivenasgiftsatChristmastime sinceitwouldbeuncommonforparentsto justpurchasetheseitems‘justbecause.’ Some Amishchildrenwillalsoexchangesmallgifts withtheirfriendsoutsideoftheirimmediate family.Coupleswhoaredatingmayalso exchangegiftsonthisday,buttheirgiftswould besomethingmoreseriousandsomethingthey coulduseintheirfuturelifetogether.
No matterhowbigorsmallthegift,the Amishlove towrapthegiftsbeautifully.They
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willuse,shinypapersandribbonstodecoratethem.Theythen placethemsomewherespecialinthehome,suchasthehearth,until Christmas Day.
Thenitistimetoeat!Thebiggestmealofthedayhappensat lunchtime. Since weddingseasonwillhavejustended,wherethe Amishser ve chickenorturkey, youwillnotseeanyofthatatthis meal. Instead,theymayhavehamor roastbeeffromanimalsthey butcheredonthefarm. Sideswouldincludemashedpotatoes,side salad,corn,andhomemadebreadser vedwithhomemadebutter andjelly.
Anotherimportantpartofthemealisdessert.TheAmishwill makemostofthesamedessertstheytypicallymakethroughoutthe yearbutmakethemextraspecial by decoratingthemwithicing orsprinklesorusingcookiecutterstomakethemmorefestivefor
AmishChristmas Experiences
If youareinLancaster Countyduringtheholiday season,therearea few greatAmish experiences you may want to checkout.
OLDWINDMILL FARM
262ParadiseLaneRonks,PA17572 oldwindmillfarm.com
Amish FarmhouseChristmasExperience
TheAmish FarmhouseChristmasExperienceis four to fivehourslong.Duringthistime, youwillget to experiencetheholiday atmosphereontheLapp family farm,includingmakingmanyoftheirholidaydinner favoritesfromscratch. Thisincludeschurningbutter, pressingappleciderfromlocalapples,bakingfresh breadandpumpkinpies,andmakingapplesaucefrom scratchandpreservingitinmasonjars. They also providearidearoundthe farminahorse-drawnsleigh. JesseandAnnaLappand familyare welcomingandwill takethetime to answeranyquestions youmayhave abouttheirtraditions,oranythingelse youmay want to knowabouttheAmish way oflife.
THEAMISH FARMANDHOUSE&AMISHCHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR
2395CoveredBridgeDriveLancaster,PA17602 717-394-6185|amishfarmandhouse.com
Thisthree-hour tour starts by visitingtheanimalsof the15-acreAmish FarmandHouse,as wellasa tour oftheirAmishschoolhouse. Youwillalso tourthe historic farmhouse,builtin1805,where youwilllearn aboutAmishhistory, religion,andclothing. Thenext partofthe tourisaguidedbus tourthroughthescenic backroadsofAmish country. Youwill stop at two to threedifferentAmishhomesandsamplesomeoftheir homemade cookiesandgetanopportunity to take somehome. Youwill evenget recipecardsso youcan trymaking your own to enjoylater. Whilesampling cookies, youwillgettheopportunity to learnmore aboutAmishChristmastraditions.
AMISH FARM STAY
130CentervilleRoadGordonville,PA17529 717-322-4478|amishfarmstay.com
ForafullyimmersiveAmish experience, book your stay at anAmishBedandBreakfastorguesthouse, each owned by anOldOrderAmish family. Thisunique lodgingoptionwillgive youtheopportunity to observe theAmishcarryouttheirdailyactivities.
Christmas.Commontypesofcookies youwillfindaremolasses, chocolatechip,sugar,andsandtarts.Commonpiesareappleand pumpkin.
In theevening,theAmishwillhaveamuchlighterandsimpler mealthatmayincludesoups,bread,andanyleftoversincluding desserts,alongwithcoffeeandhotcocoa.
AfterthefestivitiesofChristmas Day, theAmishcelebrate Second Christmas,orwhattheycall Zwedde Grischtdaag.Thisisanother day(ormore)toexchangegiftsandvisitwithextendedfamilyand friendswhomaynothavejoinedthemthedaybefore. If thefamily hasalargecircleofextendedfamilyandfriends SecondChristmas canlastinto January!
AmishBread Recipe
CourtesyofOld Windmill Farm,JesseandAnnaLapp Makes4loaves.
11/2 Tablespoon Red Star Yeast
3Cups Warm Water
3 TeaspoonsOil
1/2CupSugar
1 TablespoonSalt
7 (ormore) CupsofMontana White
WheatFlour
Mixthefirsttwoingredientsandletrise5minutes. Combinethe rest oftheingredientsintothe yeastand warm watermixture.
Knead wellandletrise for30minutes. Punchdown.Putintopansandletriseagain foronehour.
Bake at350degrees for20minutes.
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