Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homecoming mums, one blog post at a time
Mum Stories
inspired by the book, Mumentous: Original Photos And Mostly-True Stories About Football, Glue Guns, Moms, And A Supersized High School Tradition That Was Born Deep In The Heart Of Texas
Mum Wars 2023: The Race to Set the new Guinness World Record for Largest Homecoming Mum
And the new Guinness World Record for the largest homecoming mum goes to…
Do Homecoming Mums exist anywhere other than Texas?
Back in the 1950s, homecoming mums were everywhere. Where are they today?
What is the world’s largest homecoming mum?
Mums are big. Senior mums are bigger. Is any mum bigger than a senior mum? Darlin’, hold my glue gun.
What is a Homecoming Mum in Texas?
If you have a wearable flower that is embellished with a spirited array of ribbons, you have yourself a homecoming mum. Embellishments beyond that is all about Texas swagger, personal taste, and individual style.
History of Homecoming: The OG is a Chrysanthemum
By the early 20th century, many traditions associated with college football—such as pep rallies, marching bands, mascots, dances, and homecomings—were mirrored in high school football. Football was no longer “just” a game. It was a social opportunity.
Senior Mums are the ultimate in Texas Homecoming Mums
Do you remember the feeling of finally, finally, FINALLY being a senior in high school? Every day is the last day of something. For certain seniors, their last homecoming is a very big deal.
What the made-up word “Mumentous” Means and other questions about writing the book
The most meaningful part of Mumentous was the moment I first wrote my own mom into the story. It was not something I expected or planned to do. She passed away a few years before I began working on Mumentous, and it was really nice to spend time with her again.
Is Mumentous about more than Homecoming Mums?
Women are society’s tradition-keepers, so whether we’re talking about mums or Christmas trees or packing up the kids to go to Grandma’s house every year, chances are there’s a matriarch making it all happen.
Why I wrote a book about Homecoming Mums
Yeah, so why did I write a book about the homecoming mum tradition in Texas?