Shake it up baby. Twist and shout, "was sung by the Beatles but it, was practiced almost 200 years earlier by a religious. Group called "The United Society of Believers." This religious group was founded in England. 1774 Shake leader, Ann Lee. And her followers emigrated to America. The Believers worshipped by singing dancing shaking and,,, whirling around.Eventually they became known as Shakers. "'the
The Shakers were a peaceful sect that welcomed people of all races. They. Were against war and live in their own villages separate from the rest of society. They lived communally, that is sharing. Their property and working for the common good. The qualities they admired were Kindness generosity modesty,,,,, purity cleanlinessAnd love for humanity. Their villages plain white houses were so neat and tidy that even the roads were swept clean.
The. Shakers were probably best known for their celibacy and industriousness. Single men and woman did not marry. Married couples. Who joined the religion had to live apart. In the Shaker community males and, females lived in separate communal houses.They had strict rules regarding behavior between the sexes such as, never shaking hands or touching each other in any, way. They, ate worked and slept, in separate quarters. When conversation between a man and woman was necessary it was, done in. The company of other. At their almost daily meeting for conversation, and singing males and females sat opposite each other.Even when they danced and whirled around during worship men and, women always kept their distance.
As might, be expected. The Shaker style of dressing, was modest simple and their, clothes were dark in color. The women combed their back under. A cup and wore long dresses with a cloth that covered the chest. Men wore dark pant and simple coats.Bright or attractive clothing was out of the question for these celibate people.
"Put your hands to work and your hearts. To God, "said Ann Lee to her follower. Those words were taken seriously by, the Shakers who were very hardworking people.? In order, be self-sufficient the Shakers grew their, own food wove their own cloth and made, their own tools utensils,,, And handicrafts.They made chairs buttons tubs baskets,,,,,,, smoking pipes pens brooms, hats shoes and hand-woven, coats. Although simple. And plain these things, were of the highest quality and the, Shakers soon became famous for their superior products.
Not. Only were the, Shakers industrious but they were creative and inventive as well.Their long list of inventions and improvements includes such items as the flat broom the common clothespin the first,,, Garden seeds packaged, in paper and machines such as an improved washing machine a oven and, revolving, a wood-burning stove.
. Although it may seem that Shaker life was all rules work and worship,,, lives their were not, picking fruit walking in the. Woods taking carriage rides,,And laughing together-in, separate groups of course.
Over, the years the original Shaker community in New York expanded. To 24 communities scattered among eight states in the eastern United States. Many people were attracted to their peaceful. Ways, and clean crime - free villages. Eventually the Shakers paid a price for their celibacy however,,Because without children to carry on their tradition, and beliefs their numbers eventually dwindled to a very few, Today,. Their villages are museums and their handicrafts are item for collectors. Nevertheless the Shakers, will not be, forgotten. Their search for a perfect existence where everyone was equal and in harmony is recorded in American history.The Shakers will be remembered for their many fine products and inventions for the contribution they mad to society.
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