Jumping The Broom

Author : Tyler D. Parry
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469660873
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jumping the Broom written by Tyler D. Parry and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-10-02 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this definitive history of a unique tradition, Tyler D. Parry untangles the convoluted history of the "broomstick wedding." Popularly associated with African American culture, Parry traces the ritual's origins to marginalized groups in the British Isles and explores how it influenced the marriage traditions of different communities on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. His surprising findings shed new light on the complexities of cultural exchange between peoples of African and European descent from the 1700s up to the twenty-first century. Drawing from the historical records of enslaved people in the United States, British Romani, Louisiana Cajuns, and many others, Parry discloses how marginalized people found dignity in the face of oppression by innovating and reimagining marriage rituals. Such innovations have an enduring impact on the descendants of the original practitioners. Parry reveals how and why the simple act of "jumping the broom" captivates so many people who, on the surface, appear to have little in common with each other.

Author : Harriette Cole
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780805073294
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jumping the Broom, Second Edition written by Harriette Cole and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This gorgeous book is not merely a wedding guide, but a celebration of African-American culture.” —Billboard Jumping the Broom is newly revised for the twenty-first century. The bestselling—and the first—comprehensive wedding guide written and designed expressly for African Americans, it presents everything you need to know to plan an event that is truly an expression of your personal style and heritage. Harriette Cole, former fashion editor of Essence magazine, offers hundreds of original ideas for enhancing your wedding with Afrocentric touches at every stage—from announcements, rings, and clothes to music, food, and vows. Her suggestions range from the simple, such as having your wedding rings cast with ancient Khamitic symbols, to the elaborate, such as adorning your wedding party in traditional Yoruba asooke formal wear, and an extensive resource guide will help you manage logistics. Historical anecdotes and information on cultural traditions from all over the Motherland—as well as the Caribbean and the American South—are sprinkled throughout. Lavishly illustrated, this new edition features twice the number of color photographs found in the original book and a completely up-to-date resource guide. Jumping the Broom makes an exquisite gift book for a special friend or family member and an indispensable planner for the most important day of your life.

Author : Courtni Crump Wright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jumping the Broom written by Courtni Crump Wright and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight-year-old Lettie describes the preparations for her sister's wedding and the day itself, a day of celebration in the slave quarters, where free time for fun is infrequent.

Author : Sonia Black
Publisher : Teaching Resources
ISBN 13 : 9780439568784
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jumping the Broom written by Sonia Black and published by Teaching Resources. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Erin worries that she does not have enough money to buy her sister a wedding present, her grandmother's story of "jumping the broom" gives her an idea.

Author : Kelly Starling Lyons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ellen's Broom written by Kelly Starling Lyons and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "During Reconstruction, a young girl learns a new meaning for freedom when her parents legally marry for the first time"--

Author : Harriette Cole
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780805021424
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jumping the Broom written by Harriette Cole and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 1995-11-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created specifically for African Americans, Jumping the Broom presents everything you need to know to plan a wedding that is an expression of personal style and heritage. You'll find rich historical material, a comprehensive resource guide, a 16-page full-color African-American wedding album, more than a dozen original dress designs, and much more.

Author : Lauren Manoy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781451603224
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where to Park Your Broomstick written by Lauren Manoy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Witchcraft, often called Wicca, has helped millions of people develop a positive, life-affirming connection to the world we live in. Witchcraft instills confidence, is spiritual kung fu for the annihilation of stress, and is potent mojo against mediocrity. Need help conquering acne and tough exams? Wish you had better family communication and a hot date for Friday night? Chock-full of spells, recipes (all made from easily accessible ingredients), and advice from real teen Witches, Where to Park Your Broomstick has all the information you need to practice Witchcraft and conjure up a little magick of your own.

Author : Anna Franklin
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738748560
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Romantic Guide to Handfasting written by Anna Franklin and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-06-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred and solemn, handfasting is a marriage rite practiced by Pagans, Druids, Witches, and Shamans for centuries. Anna Franklin explores the fascinating origins of this beautiful ritual and provides practical advice and ideas for planning your own handfasting celebration.

Author : B. Papier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781798440599
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wedding Journal written by B. Papier and published by . This book was released on 2019-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the perfect gift for a newly engaged friend, coworker or family member? This blank lined journal will hold all her/his memories and plans leading up to their wedding. Cute African-American newlyweds on cover about to jump the broom (an African-American tradition for centuries). Perfect bridal shower gift for yourself, an engaged couple, friend, daughter or niece.Features: 23 lines per page 6"x 9" book with matte, soft cover Cream paper 110 pages, 55 sheets

Author : Susanna Macomb
Publisher : Atria Books
ISBN 13 : 9780743436984
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Joining Hands and Hearts written by Susanna Macomb and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2003-01-09 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So you're getting married! The wedding is the most gloriously celebrated of life's rites of passage. Today couples of all faiths, colors, and cultures are choosing an interfaith ceremony for its spiritually inclusive and personal approach. It is a way of rejoicing in our differences and celebrating our commonality in an atmosphere of mutual love and respect. If yours is an interfaith, intercultural, or interracial union, then you have already embraced a love that knows no boundaries. What could be more beautiful? But now that it's time to make a public statement to the world, you may suddenly be filled with questions: How do we make sure that our ceremony is a reflection of our love and our relationship? How do we remain true to ourselves and still make our families happy? How can we create a wedding ceremony that merges our religious, spiritual, cultural, and personal beliefs? Can we do this without offending or alienating anyone? Who will officiate at our ceremony? When and where will the ceremony take place? Which rituals will we include? Joining Hands and Hearts will help you answer all of these questions and more, with a detailed questionnaire to help you learn more about yourselves and each other, practical guides to structuring an interfaith wedding ceremony, tender counsel on how to work with your families, and the most complete manual of religious, cultural, and universal rituals, prayers, vows, and blessings available. In warm, inclusive language, Reverend Susanna Macomb guides you through the most sensitive of issues with love and encouragement. She offers the stories and ceremonies of other couples to inspire you. You are not alone! Interfaith, intercultural, and interracial couples bring healing and hope for all of us. You are the future, and Joining Hands and Hearts can help you celebrate your union with all of the love, grace, and magic it deserves.