The origins of Texas' homecoming mum tradition. The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways.

Homecoming mums: Origin of the Texas tradition. The tradition of homecoming mums originated in Missouri, which also hosted the first-ever homecoming football game in 1911, according to Texas Highways.

From bling to ribbons, the Mum Queen’s creations are a Texas homecoming tradition in full bloom (Mum Queen) Hey, Houston! It’s that time of year again—homecoming season is here, and we know ...

Homecoming season in Texas brings festive decorations to cities, with students proudly wearing the iconic, oversized mums and garters. This cherished tradition has become a hallmark of Texas high ...

Apparently, homecoming mums are the word in Louisiana and Texas. If you or your child has ever gone to homecoming, you may have seen, or perhaps even received, a homecoming mum. Mums were ...

Mum making has become a lucrative business in Texas. Many students still opt to ... find a romantic partner or decide where they want to go to college. “To counter that, the sad part is, you ...

Chloe Barrow, a senior at Grand Oaks High School, shows off her Harry Potter themed mum, complete with the theme song, at homecoming on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Shenandoah, Texas.

Grapevine woman dedicates 30 years to designing homecoming mums 03:11. GRAPEVINE — In Texas, homecoming isn't just a celebration of school spirit — it's a grand tradition, and no one embodies ...

Over the years, styles and trends may change, said Christy Bryson, owner of Central Texas Spirit Wear. Bryson started making mums for her sons’ girlfriends about 13 years ago when they were in ...

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Just like everything we do in the Lone Star State, we go big for homecoming and all the traditions that come along with it – including homecoming mums. It's a classic ...

Us, too. Turns out, there are points in Texas and American history that helped this tradition blossom. But, at their root, homecoming mums may just be a big ol’ metaphor for the oh-so-big ...