I am interested in having someone tell the "jumping of the broom" story before we actually jump the broom. Does anyone know where I can either find the information or see it on video?
I am interested in having someone tell the "jumping of the broom" story before we actually jump the broom. Does anyone know where I can either find the information or see it on video?
Broom Jumping has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings - traditional and African-centered. According to Harriette Cole in her book, "Jumping the Broom." The ritual itself was created by our ancestors during slavery.
Because slaves could not legally marry, they created their own rituals to honor their unions. Some say broom jumping comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home.
The jumping of the broom is a symbol of sweeping away of the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of a new beginning.
Today the ceremony can be performed at the wedding after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
How to perform a broom jumping ceremony?
Supplies: Broom, Ribbon
A fully decorated broom can be purchased at ethnic stores, or a regular household broom will suffice. Broom sizes will vary, but it doesn't matter which you choose. If you decide to use your own broom and decorate it yourself, be sure it coordinates with your wedding colors. Using your own broom can also be a great bonding activity for the bridesmaids, perhaps the night, or week before the wedding.
Feel free to use bows, flowers (artificial or real), or other trinkets to make it unique. But don't overdo it. You'll probably want this for a keepsake in your home. Another idea is to have a basket full of ribbon pieces at the wedding or reception and allow guests to tie ribbons around the broom before you begin the ceremony. This allows the audience to participate, which is in keeping with the African tradition of community involvement.
The Ceremony
Have your host ask guests to form a circle around the couple as they stand in front of the broom on the floor.
The host should discuss the symbolism behind the broom as it relates to the joining of the couple and the combining of two families, and the need for the community to support the couple. Meanwhile have the couple hold the broom handle together and sweep around in a circle until the host or designated person is finished talking.
The groom should then place the broom on the floor and hold the bride's hand.
Have everyone count 1, 2, 3... Jump!
For more information about Broom Jumping, check out Harriette Cole's "Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner" and "Jumping the Broom: Wedding Workbook." It's an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding traditional or African-centered.
I found this very interesting. A co-worker of mine is a member of a baptist church. When she was married 5 years ago, she said she was not allowed to jump the broom. She said that her pastor and congregation had taken a trip to Africa. They fellowshiped with othe ministers from around the world and visited the tribe that Alvin Ailey was from. They were told that the whole story about jumping the broom is completely false. Our ancestors did not do that at all. They were told that Alvin Ailey made it up to fill up space in the book (not sure what book she was talking about). I'm not sure how true it is, but it made me think if it was in fact an african custom. Oh well, my church allows it and I'm still jumping the broom.....
Broom Jumping has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings - traditional and African-centered. According to Harriette Cole in her book, "Jumping the Broom." The ritual itself was created by our ancestors during slavery.
Because slaves could not legally marry, they created their own rituals to honor their unions. Some say broom jumping comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home.
The jumping of the broom is a symbol of sweeping away of the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of a new beginning.
Today the ceremony can be performed at the wedding after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
How to perform a broom jumping ceremony?
Supplies: Broom, Ribbon
A fully decorated broom can be purchased at ethnic stores, or a regular household broom will suffice. Broom sizes will vary, but it doesn't matter which you choose. If you decide to use your own broom and decorate it yourself, be sure it coordinates with your wedding colors. Using your own broom can also be a great bonding activity for the bridesmaids, perhaps the night, or week before the wedding.
Feel free to use bows, flowers (artificial or real), or other trinkets to make it unique. But don't overdo it. You'll probably want this for a keepsake in your home. Another idea is to have a basket full of ribbon pieces at the wedding or reception and allow guests to tie ribbons around the broom before you begin the ceremony. This allows the audience to participate, which is in keeping with the African tradition of community involvement.
The Ceremony
Have your host ask guests to form a circle around the couple as they stand in front of the broom on the floor.
The host should discuss the symbolism behind the broom as it relates to the joining of the couple and the combining of two families, and the need for the community to support the couple. Meanwhile have the couple hold the broom handle together and sweep around in a circle until the host or designated person is finished talking.
The groom should then place the broom on the floor and hold the bride's hand.
Have everyone count 1, 2, 3... Jump!
For more information about Broom Jumping, check out Harriette Cole's "Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner" and "Jumping the Broom: Wedding Workbook." It's an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding traditional or African-centered.
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[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
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[quote="SeptBride"]Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
[quote="tifftyler"]Sorry I started this "debate" with my posting about jumping the broom...
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Tifftyler, no need to be sorry for anything. This is a great topic. I'm quite sure there are young ladies that didn't know about jumping the broom. Heck, I didn't know for sure what it stood for. Great topic Tiff!!!
Hello,
I am interested in having someone tell the "jumping of the broom" story before we actually jump the broom. Does anyone know where I can either find the information or see it on video?
Thanks!!
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November 24, 2006!!!
Jumping the Broom
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Broom Jumping has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings - traditional and African-centered. According to Harriette Cole in her book, "Jumping the Broom." The ritual itself was created by our ancestors during slavery.
Because slaves could not legally marry, they created their own rituals to honor their unions. Some say broom jumping comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home.
The jumping of the broom is a symbol of sweeping away of the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of a new beginning.
Today the ceremony can be performed at the wedding after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
How to perform a broom jumping ceremony?
Supplies: Broom, Ribbon
A fully decorated broom can be purchased at ethnic stores, or a regular household broom will suffice. Broom sizes will vary, but it doesn't matter which you choose. If you decide to use your own broom and decorate it yourself, be sure it coordinates with your wedding colors. Using your own broom can also be a great bonding activity for the bridesmaids, perhaps the night, or week before the wedding.
Feel free to use bows, flowers (artificial or real), or other trinkets to make it unique. But don't overdo it. You'll probably want this for a keepsake in your home. Another idea is to have a basket full of ribbon pieces at the wedding or reception and allow guests to tie ribbons around the broom before you begin the ceremony. This allows the audience to participate, which is in keeping with the African tradition of community involvement.
The Ceremony
Have your host ask guests to form a circle around the couple as they stand in front of the broom on the floor.
The host should discuss the symbolism behind the broom as it relates to the joining of the couple and the combining of two families, and the need for the community to support the couple. Meanwhile have the couple hold the broom handle together and sweep around in a circle until the host or designated person is finished talking.
The groom should then place the broom on the floor and hold the bride's hand.
Have everyone count 1, 2, 3... Jump!
For more information about Broom Jumping, check out Harriette Cole's "Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner" and "Jumping the Broom: Wedding Workbook." It's an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding traditional or African-centered.
Here's another link:
Jumping the broom
Welcome to the boards Tiffyler, Askalot (aka SeptBride), who really knows a lot, pretty much summed it up.
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
Oh Rhonda stop it! lol Yes, I forgot to add, welcome to the board Tiff.
Yes you do Askalot/Knowalot :-)
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
I found this very interesting. A co-worker of mine is a member of a baptist church. When she was married 5 years ago, she said she was not allowed to jump the broom. She said that her pastor and congregation had taken a trip to Africa. They fellowshiped with othe ministers from around the world and visited the tribe that Alvin Ailey was from. They were told that the whole story about jumping the broom is completely false. Our ancestors did not do that at all. They were told that Alvin Ailey made it up to fill up space in the book (not sure what book she was talking about). I'm not sure how true it is, but it made me think if it was in fact an african custom. Oh well, my church allows it and I'm still jumping the broom.....
Welcome to the board. Tifftyler. WOW Askalot that is a great example. I was to wondering about the jumping of the broom. Thanks for posting.
Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
Thank you very much for the information. I will pass this information on to my aunt and I am sure she will figure out what exactly to say.
Thanks for the warm welcomes!!!
[quote="SeptBride"]Jumping the Broom
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Broom Jumping has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings - traditional and African-centered. According to Harriette Cole in her book, "Jumping the Broom." The ritual itself was created by our ancestors during slavery.
Because slaves could not legally marry, they created their own rituals to honor their unions. Some say broom jumping comes from an African tribal marriage ritual of placing sticks on the ground representing the couple's new home.
The jumping of the broom is a symbol of sweeping away of the old and welcoming the new, or a symbol of a new beginning.
Today the ceremony can be performed at the wedding after the minister pronounces the couple man and wife or at the reception just after the bridal party enters the reception area.
How to perform a broom jumping ceremony?
Supplies: Broom, Ribbon
A fully decorated broom can be purchased at ethnic stores, or a regular household broom will suffice. Broom sizes will vary, but it doesn't matter which you choose. If you decide to use your own broom and decorate it yourself, be sure it coordinates with your wedding colors. Using your own broom can also be a great bonding activity for the bridesmaids, perhaps the night, or week before the wedding.
Feel free to use bows, flowers (artificial or real), or other trinkets to make it unique. But don't overdo it. You'll probably want this for a keepsake in your home. Another idea is to have a basket full of ribbon pieces at the wedding or reception and allow guests to tie ribbons around the broom before you begin the ceremony. This allows the audience to participate, which is in keeping with the African tradition of community involvement.
The Ceremony
Have your host ask guests to form a circle around the couple as they stand in front of the broom on the floor.
The host should discuss the symbolism behind the broom as it relates to the joining of the couple and the combining of two families, and the need for the community to support the couple. Meanwhile have the couple hold the broom handle together and sweep around in a circle until the host or designated person is finished talking.
The groom should then place the broom on the floor and hold the bride's hand.
Have everyone count 1, 2, 3... Jump!
For more information about Broom Jumping, check out Harriette Cole's "Jumping the Broom: The African-American Wedding Planner" and "Jumping the Broom: Wedding Workbook." It's an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding traditional or African-centered.
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November 24, 2006!!!
[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
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Girl, TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!
Y'all on a time out!
Living my life like it's GOLDEN!!
[quote="CharlotteModebe"]Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
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[quote="SeptBride"]Why I'm I feeling like I am in the presence of Della/Happily?//
Girl, TELL ME ABOUT IT!!!
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[quote="phenomonique"]Y'all on a time out!
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Its no need for time out, I
OMG the po po is definitely on duty -- lol!!!
Delight yourself in The Lord & He will give you the desires of your heart!Ps 37
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Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.
Sorry I started this "debate" with my posting about jumping the broom...
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November 24, 2006!!!
[quote="tifftyler"]Sorry I started this "debate" with my posting about jumping the broom...
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Tifftyler, no need to be sorry for anything. This is a great topic. I'm quite sure there are young ladies that didn't know about jumping the broom. Heck, I didn't know for sure what it stood for. Great topic Tiff!!!
[quote="tifftyler"]Sorry I started this "debate" with my posting about jumping the broom...
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Tiff this is not your fault...actually this one is older than yor stay here.
Charlotte wishes you all a beautiful Christmas filled with loads of love, laughter and the true meaning of this blessed season.