mum stories
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homecoming mums, one blog post at a time
inspired by the book MUMENTOUS by Amy J. Schultz
Texas Heritage for Living: Into the World of Mum-Making
How a simple chrysanthemum corsage bloomed into one of Texas’ most beloved — and recognizable — traditions.
Mumentous TLTR Cultural Heritage Panel Exhibit at Carrollton Public Library through October 31, 2026
Visit the Josey Ranch Lake Library in Carrollton this fall to view MUMENTOUS and explore the big, bold traditions of high school homecoming mums in Texas.
Video: History of Homecoming Mums presented by Amy Schultz & the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission
Now available on YouTube: MUMENTOUS author and “mumologist” Amy J. Schultz gives a talk about the evolution of homecoming mums, entitled: All the Bells and Whistles: How Texas Women Turned Homecoming Mums into a Lone Star Phenomenon.
Where do you buy a homecoming mum?
Please, whatever you do, don’t wait until homecoming week to get started.
Are bells still a thing in homecoming mums?
Just like everything else related to homecoming mums in Texas, including bells in the design of a mum is completely up to the person who’s wearing it and the person who’s making it. Well, almost.
History of Homecoming Mums: 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.