08/23/2025
What is a homecoming mum?
The homecoming "mum" began as a sweet Texan token of affection given to a girl by her date in honor of the high school homecoming football game and surrounding events. Often in-season during the early fall months in Texas, chrysanthemums became the unofficial flower of high school homecoming events. A boy would accent a simple bloom with a few ribbons or adornments and give it to a date who would proudly wear the floral brooch to the homecoming game or dance. As mums grew in popularity throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the tradition spread into neighboring states like Oklahoma and Louisiana. And as popularity grew, so did the average size of a mum. (Everything’s bigger in Texas, right?) By the 1980s and '90s, mums became increasingly elaborate, and real chrysanthemum blooms were replaced with artificial flowers in varying shades, carefully selected to match school colors. Girls now give boys garters to wear on their arms to join in on the fun and school spirit!
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If you need to purchase a mum or garter I am here to help. I can personalize, all sports, ASTA, ROTC, FFA, Band, Color Guard, Cheer, Goldusters/ Dance, Dazzlers/ Drill Team, Starduster/ Pep Squad, Orchestra, SENIOR MUMS and much more!
-Large Mums $85 (personalized with name, activity trinkets, & class)
-Medium Mums $70 (personalized with name, activity trinkets, & class)
-Garters/ Boys $70 (personalized with name, activity trinkets, & class)
***Extra Large Custom Orders priced discussed***
-Mini Mums $30- great for parents or siblings
