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Another curious Pennsylvania Dutch (or Amish) custom is that of the hex sign, mandala-like illustrations painted onto the exterior of barns and houses to keep bad spirits away. For a history of the hex sign and some great illustrations click here:
http://www.padutch.com/hexsigns.shtml
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