Lancaster, PA – Today marks Ascension Day, an official holiday in the Amish Church, celebrating Jesus’ ascension to heaven 40 days after Easter. On this day, our Amish neighbors take a day off to rest, visit family, and enjoy picnics and games. As a result, local Amish businesses are closed, and residents should anticipate additional horse and buggy traffic.
Ascension Day is observed in the Amish community, with residents refraining from work and school to spend time with loved ones in parks, engaging in recreational activities.
The tradition involves a day of rest and recreation, marked by closures of Amish-run businesses and increased buggy traffic for those partaking in the holiday. Residents are advised to be mindful of the festive celebrations taking place around them.