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Wedding Jump Over Broom. There's a myth that the practice comes from tribes in ghana. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

The custom survived the introduction of christianity and was practiced by both blacks and whites in the american south prior to the civil war. The broom or besom may be laid on the floor and the couple hand in hand, leaps over it as high as they might. The origin of the custom is obscure, but it was common among enslaved people in america.

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Wrap the gathered twigs with wire securely and insert the broom handle through the skirt. Hold the end of the wedding broom and thump it on the ground to make sure the two pieces are combined well. Since the 1970s, the practice has been revived. It reclaims a tradition of how slaves were married in america.