The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

CUSTOM

IT IS THE CUSTOM OF THE AMISH TO GROW ALL THEIR OWN FOOD AND NEVER
TO SHOP AT A MODERN GROCERY STORE. THEY ALSO DO NOT USE ANY
MODERN APPLIANCES SUCH AS ELECTRICITY OR MODERN PLUMBING. THEY
DON'T USE CARS OR ELECTRIC LAMPS. THEY GET AROUND IN A HORSE AND
BUGGY AND THEY USE GAS LAMPS.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Date learned: 03-00-1971