A Ye Olde Boston Chimney Sweep

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"A SWEEP IS AS LUCKY AS LUCKY CAN BE..." The occupation of chimney sweep is considered to be one of the oldest in the world, as chimneys have been around since ancient times. In parts of Great Britain it is considered lucky for a bride to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day. One romantic tale tells when a sweep slipped on a roof he was saved by a Maiden's hand reaching out a window at the last moment , The sweep later married the maiden , To this day Many modern British sweeps hire themselves out to attend weddings in pursuance of this tradition of good luck. In Germany, chimney sweeps are revered also and considered good luck, meeting a chimney sweep -- called a Schornsteinfeger or Schlotfeger -- at New Year's meant good luck for the year, King George II started a tradition when a Sweep was the only person brave enough to step forward when the King's coach and horse's bolted, the Chimney Sweeper pulled up the horses and saved the monarch and then anonymously disappeared into the crowd. The King was so pleased and wishing to reward the unknown sweep that he made an announcement by Royal Decree declaring that all Chimney Sweeps are good luck bearers and must be treated with respect. Chimney sweeps can also be found in the form bracelet charms and other small figurines, It is also considered good luck to shake hands with a chimney sweep or to be blown a kiss by a sweep.

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