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Jumping the Broom: The Evolution of a Wedding Tradition
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:11:05
Publish Date: 2014-04-19 05:18:00
Description: (Lesley) Weddings are ceremonies steeped in cultural traditions. From the costumes to the carefully-selected color schemes, marriage ceremonies often become orchestrated events more than a public celebration of love. But where do these traditions originate? In this episode, Lesley explores the surprising history of "jumping the broom" at wedding ceremonies throughout history.
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