How the Amish Commemorate Easter

The Easter weekend in the Amish community begins on Good Friday, the day that symbolizes Christ's crucifixion, with fasting till noon. They choose to fast because it reflects on the sacred day.This season is often commemorated with a communion service on Sunday, which carries immense spiritual significance as they reflect on Jesus Christ and His life. Saturday through Monday is spent visiting, socializing with family and friends, and enjoying delicious meals. One of the most common foods served at the dinner table is eggs, because they mean rebirth.  Easter Sunday is when the largest gatherings are held. Sometimes the children go around and sing to the elderly members in their community as well. The Monday after Easter Sunday is treated like an "Off-Sunday" or what the Amish also call "Visiting Sunday." There are no church services held, but families will only do the necessary livestock chores and then spend the rest of the day visiting with family and friends. On Tuesday, they return to their normal weekly routine and jobs. Relax... Cleaning Poly is Easy! Do you enjoy being outside? Are you looking for outdoor furniture that will last and is easy to clean? The poly furniture of Leisure Lawns and Finch collections are both collections that endure and are easy to clean. In the following video, one of Snyder's Sales Associate demonstrates how easy it is to clean the poly furniture: Cleaning Poly Furniture. Contact one of our sales associates today to receive more information on the Outdoor Poly Furniture. Contact Us Today!

Where to eat in Intercourse, PA (or while your visiting Snyder's)

Lunch at the Kling House

We get asked several times a day "where is a good place to eat around here?' Lancaster is known for is smorgasbords, large buffets with ample servings of PA Dutch foods. In the small town of Intercourse though, there are no smorgasbords, though several good ones are only a few miles away, we will cover them in a later post. Here are our recommendations for eating a good meal in our hometown.

Kling House
This restaurant is located in the Kitchen Kettle Village, a collection of over 40 small shops and a must visit. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch and features a variety of local staples like scrapple and meat loaf. Several of the Snyder family had lunch there recently and were exceptionally pleased.

Olde Mill Restaurant
The only option in town for dinner, the Olde Mill Restaurant is in the recently renovated Intercourse Inn & Suites. It draws a heavily local crowd on week nights and features a solid menu of local delicacies like pork & sauerkraut. We often order carryout from here, and sometimes have company dinners here.

Stoltzfus Meats/Amos' Place Restaurant
This is our favorite spot for a quick breakfast or lunch. Everything is made to order. Amos's Place Restaurant is located in Stoltzfus Meats & Deli. Our favorites include eggs & scrapple for breakfast, a spicy kickin chicken wrap, or broasted chicken for lunch. Also try to hand cut fries or a PA Dutch version of the Philly cheesesteak. It can get very busy during lunch time on Saturdays but they do offer the option to call ahead and order.

We'll look at some of the restaurants outside of town in a few weeks. Let us know what your favorites are!