Mum 411 - Start Here!

March 19, 2013 So you're son or daughter comes home and says they need a homecoming mum or homecoming garter and you think "A WHAT??!!" Well hopefully I can help eleviate some of the confusion with this process and make it a little easier and FUN! First, if you have never heard of these – you might want to read Homecoming Mums – the tradition for a little info. If you have a general idea of what these are then let's get going. You need a Homecoming Mum or Garter: Th

March 19, 2013 The Homecoming Mum tradition is a long standing Texas custom that has significantly transformed over time. Initially, it involved a simple real chrysanthemum flower with some ribbons, but now it features a silk flower adorned with ribbons and an assortment of other embellishments. Many traditions have remained unchanged for countless years. While new trends continuously emerge, certain aspects persist. Historically, Homecoming Mums were presented by a boy to th