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In parts of Great Britain it is still considered lucky for a
bride
to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day. Many modern British sweeps hire themselves out to attend weddings in pursuance of this tradition.
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As a
Lucky symbol
, depictions of chimney sweeps are a popular
New Year's
gift in
Germany
; either as small ornaments attached to flower bouquets or candy, e.g.
marzipan
chimney sweeps.
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. Their traditional uniform is an all black suit with golden jacket buttons and a black tophat.
In
Croatia
and
Poland
, Chimney sweeps still wear a traditional all black uniform with small black cap. It is considered good luck to rub one of your buttons if you pass one in the street.
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