MARRIAGE CULTURAL PRACTICES
TRADITIONAL PRACTICES THAT ARE PRACTICED IN AFRICA These are different cultural traditional practices that are done in marriage .these practices differ with tribe ,race but these are practices wch are widely practiced in Africa 1. Knocking on the Door Since marriage in African culture is considered the official joining of two families, a large emphasis is placed on getting family permissions and blessings before the wedding. In Ghana, the groom requests permission through the custom of "knocking on the door." Bearing gifts, he visits his potential in-laws accompanied by his own family. If his "knock" is accepted, the families celebrate and wedding planning begins. Or, simply plan an outing (like a brunch or dinner date) to bring both families together before the wedding and begin forming family bonds. 2. Jumping the Broom This tradition most likely originated with an African ritual in which a broom is used to demonstrate that all past problems have been swept a...