Another word from English this week - I just couldn't resist it. Rumspringa (also spelled Rumschpringe or Rumshpringa) comes from (he)rumspringen (to jump/run around, also in the sense of being free of somebody's control). It describes a formative period during the adolescence of the Amish People, during which some of them leave the community to encounter life "outside" and indulge in otherwise forbidden activities. (According to amishamerica.com, however, one of the major goals of this period is to find a suitable marriage partner.)
The picture is from www.goodreads.com.
The picture is from www.goodreads.com.
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