Amish life revolves around the home and much of their time is spent together working on their property. In the mornings, children immediately get to work on their morning chores, such as milking the cows, feeding their livestock, gathering eggs, and cleaning up the animal pens.

What activities do the Amish do?

They might exchange recipes, Amish quilting tips, farming advice, or even find long distance love via written correspondence. Some Amish people even have non-Amish friends that they write letters to on a regular basis. Other fun and important activities among the Amish include games, both indoors and out.

How many hours a day do Amish work?

The Amish stay up after dark, but they go to bed early: typically between 9 and 9.30pm in summer, and more like 8.30-9pm in winter. Most people start work at around 5.30am, so they’re often up by 4.45am.