(Image to the left shows a handcrafted Amish version of the Nativity using simple material.)Tis the season of brotherly love and celebration in our neck of the woods you could say. An Amish Christmas is somewhat simple for the typical family. That is unless you are in mine of course. Normally, the average Amish family has a simple nativity in their home along with a simple and plain Christmas tree decorated by handmade items inspired by god, made by hand and carefully placed. In ours though, it's a display of flashing lights and sound combined with all the flair one would expect on a July 4th celebration. The lights we use are of an LED (light emmiting diode) type and use very little electricity while on. During the day a small solar panel charges the batteries that operate our lights and immitation 'chirping bird' inside the tree. We also play Christmas music from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra from an iPod Mini and an extra set of speakers. One might think this steps on the line of distinction between the Amish and English but we don't. However you celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus this season just try and remember if it were not for Him we would be in a hard way as people in the world.
This month we'll discuss Christmas related topics with the Amish lifestyle and traditions in both my family and others. Merry Christmas to all and to all a well lit and silent night.
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