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IT IS THE AMISH CUSTOM FOR ONLY THE MEN AND THE
ELDERS TO ATTEND SUNDAY SERVICES, WHICH ARE HELD IN THE
DEACONS' HOMES.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; BOOK BUILDING

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church

Date learned: 03-00-1971

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CUSTOM

IT IS A CUSTOM OF THE AMISH PEOPLE TO PAINT THEIR FARMHOUSE DOOR
BLUE IF THEY HAVE A MARRIAGEABLE DAUGHTER.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 1130 BOOK BUILDING

Keyword(s): COLOR

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Signs of availability

Date learned: 03-00-1971

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IT IS A CUSTOM OF THE AMISH TO HAVE BARN GET-TOGETHERS
TWICE A YEAR; ONE AT HARVEST TIME AND ONE AT PLANTING
TIME. THEY SING SONGS AND PLAY GAMES, BUT THERE IS NO
DANCING PERMITTED.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; BOOK BUILDING

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion

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IT IS A CUSTOM OF THE AMISH FOR THE GIRLS TO GO TO
SCHOOL ONLY UNTIL THE FOURTH GRADE, AND THE BOYS TO GO
ONLY TO THE EIGHTH GRADE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; BOOK BUILDING

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School

Date learned: 03-00-1971

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