10 reasons why we celebrate christmas

A large population of Keim’s employees celebrate a holiday that has been long forgotten by many. This week, Keim will be closed on Saturday, January 6th for Old Christmas.

What is Old Christmas and why is it celebrated by the Amish? Let’s take a look into the history of Old Christmas and how people in our unique community celebrate it.

How is christmas celebrated

January 6th is known as Old Christmas, a day originally designated for celebrating the birth of Jesus under the Julian calendar. The shift to the Gregorian calendar by Pope Gregory XIII in the late 1500s moved Christ's birthday to December 25th.

However, some groups, including the Amish, continue to honor it on January 6th.

Do the Amish still celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

How many days until christmas

According to most, they would reply that they celebrate along with anyone else who celebrates and observes Christmas Day on the 25th. However, they also choose as a community to observe Old Christmas in addition. This tradition has been preserved for hundreds of years and is an o

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