In every culture a broom holds different status, and in every culture it is used certainly for one thing (the occasional other-task of reaching things we can’t, or pretending to ride it far away into the night, aside) — it is to cleanse, and purify our space.

At Samhain, the pagan New Year and final harvest, it is called a “besom.” It is used for energetic cleansing, setting thresholds, and sweeping away the stagnant or negative experiences of the old year before the dark winter begins. In East Asian cultures, days before the Lunar New Year, families perform Nian Da Sao (sweeping of the dust). And, in India, on the eve of Diwali, families perform a specific ritual where a new broom is decorated and worshipped alongside the gods. It is left untouched near the home altar or threshold until the next morning to lock in positive cosmic energy.

Whichever your ancestry or heritage, build your own tool for cleansing, and open this ritual before the New Year — make it personal, intentional, and of course make it fun with friends. Craft a memorable keepsake you can use to sweep away your worries and trade them for new, prosperous (and tidy!) beginnings.

$150.00 Includes:

• A lovely custom broom to cherish everlong

• Snacks, Dinner, and Cocktails (*N/A & Dietary alternatives available)

• Extra “take-homes”