Many cultures have rituals that are integrated into wedding ceremonies to celebrate their heritage and pass down customs to another generation. That being said, some of these rituals can have a convoluted origin story. Jumping the broom is one of those rituals. So, what is jumping the broom? It’s a traditional act performed after the vows are exchanged, with the newlyweds holding hands and jumping over a broom to seal their union. This tradition is very heavily steeped in African Americ...
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Many cultures have rituals that are integrated into wedding ceremonies to celebrate their heritage and pass down customs to another generation. That being said, some of these rituals can have a convoluted origin story. Jumping the broom is one of those rituals. So, what is jumping the broom? It’s a traditional act performed after the vows are exchanged, with the newlyweds holding hands and jumping over a broom to seal their union. This tradition is very heavily steeped in African Americ...
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Anti Wedding Wedding Club
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5 years ago
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Most of us are familiar with the rhyme “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue”, not all of us are aware there’s actually one more line to this old English tradition which is “a sixpence in your shoe”. These items were meant to act as good luck objects should the bride include them somewhere in her wedding outfit or carry with her on her wedding day. So let's get into it!
Anti Wedding Wedding Club
Many cultures have rituals that are integrated into wedding ceremonies to celebrate their heritage and pass down customs to another generation. That being said, some of these rituals can have a convoluted origin story. Jumping the broom is one of those rituals. So, what is jumping the broom? It’s a traditional act performed after the vows are exchanged, with the newlyweds holding hands and jumping over a broom to seal their union. This tradition is very heavily steeped in African Americ...
