Superstitions: Jumping the Broom
Episode 39 of the Superstitions and Traditions podcast, hosted by Kristen, titled "Superstitions: Jumping the Broom" was published on June 20, 2025 and runs 23 minutes.
June 20, 2025 ·23m · Superstitions and Traditions
Summary
Send us Fan Mail In honor of Juneteenth, we explore the tradition of jumping the broom. Enslaved people were not allowed legal marriages; they were stolen away from their families. Despite knowing this, they still made solemn declarations of love in ceremonies where jumping over a broom solidified their unions. Though tragedy befell these couples before and after their jump, we pray daily God will continuously bless the descendants of these unions. Support the show Thanks for listening! ...
Episode Description
In honor of Juneteenth, we explore the tradition of jumping the broom. Enslaved people were not allowed legal marriages; they were stolen away from their families. Despite knowing this, they still made solemn declarations of love in ceremonies where jumping over a broom solidified their unions. Though tragedy befell these couples before and after their jump, we pray daily God will continuously bless the descendants of these unions.
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