Something old, something new…Jumping the Broom!
Posted in Celebrations, History, Jumping the Broom, Tips, Wedding Traditions on Feb 5th, 2010
Jumping the broom has been an African American tradition for more than a century. It is said to derive from the days of slavery where people were not allowed to get married. Jumping the broom was their way of exiting their old lives and entering a life of togetherness; to recognize their past and embrace [...]
