Jumping the Broom is an African-American custom from the American ‘Deep South’.
Do you know: In the times of slavery, the wedding vows of the African-American were not recognized.
This custom came into being as a symbol of a newly wed couple entering a new life together of domesticity. A couple was to literally jump over a symbolic broom holding hands and then enter their new life. Born in a time of slavery, this custom is an ode to the rich and varied heritage of the African-American people.
