There are many beliefs based on the Broom as it made its genesis from medicine staff to symbol of Rebirth. The wedding broom represents a joining of souls working together as they jump over the Broom into their new life together. When a bride and groom moved into a new house, a new broom was be used to sweep a little dust into the door. Then this swept dust was placed onto the hearthstone to retain blessings.
Here is some of the folklore surrounding the Broom:
1) Never step over a broom laying on the floor, if you do & are unmarried you will stay that way.
2) When moving into a new home, a loaf of bread & a new broom should be sent in first for good luck.
3) It is bad luck to take a broom across water.
4) Never lean a broom against a bed.
5) To keep a ghost out, lean a broom against the door jam.
6) To drop a broom means company is coming.
7) To give away a used broom is bad luck.
8) A broom should never be used to sweep dust out of the front door, because it sweeps the luck out with it.
9) Never sweep a house at night. It is an insult to the faeries & the spirits of the dead.
10) A broom standing outside the front door says that the lady of the house is away & the men of the house are at liberty to entertain guests.
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