mum stories
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about homecoming mums, one blog post at a time
An Interview with Amy Schultz by Rhett Morgan, Kirkus Reviews
It was while shooting photos of women across Texas that the important generational and family components around mums came into focus. “There was this sort of universalness about it,” Schultz says. “There’s a…timelessness about women getting around a table and crafting together. It feels like something women have been doing together for a really long time.”
Texas Homecoming Mums: 2024 Trend Watch
According to the experts, these are the must-have homecoming mum colors and styles for 2024.
DIY: How to make a homecoming mum in 2025
If you’re ready to wield a glue gun, this DIY blog’s for you.
Meet MUMENTOUS author & photographer Amy J. Schultz
MUMENTOUS photographer and author Amy J. Schultz sat down with CanvasRebel for a quick chat before mum, uh, football season kicked in. Here’s an excerpt from that interview.
What are the different homecoming mum styles or types?
Get the picture with this photogallery of thirteen different styles of homecoming mums and garters.
The Really Big Picture: Team Mums
This is backstory of Team Mums, aka REALLY big mums. These mums aren’t built to be worn. They’re about shared experiences.
The Top Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions about Homecoming Mums in 2025
May the answers to these questions guide you on your journey to mum enlightenment.
How Big are Texas High School Homecoming Mums in 2025?
Mums are big. Senior mums are bigger. But the majority of homecoming mums in Texas today are probably not as large as you think.
How (and where) do you get a homecoming mum?
First, figure out if you’re buying a mum for yourself, a friend, or a date. Next, decide if you want to buy a ready-made mum, make one yourself, or order a custom mum. You can follow these Pro Tips for each. But please, whatever you do, don’t wait until homecoming week to get started.
Homecoming Playlist, Mum edition
A Texas-style homecoming mum is like a really great playlist that mashes up this exact time in your life with echoes of the past.
The World’s Biggest Homecoming Mum
And the new Guinness World Record for the largest homecoming mum goes to…
What is a Homecoming Mum in Texas?
If you have a wearable flower that is embellished with a spirited array of ribbons and trinkets, you probably have yourself a homecoming mum.
Are homecoming mums only in Texas?
Back in the 1950s, homecoming mums were everywhere. Where are they today?
What goes on a homecoming mum?
Embellishments within a homecoming mum are all about Texas swagger, personal taste, local traditions, and individual style.
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.
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 is Homecoming?
Homecoming is a yearly tradition that celebrates school spirit and pride. A time for students, alumni, and the community to come together, homecoming typically involves a football game plus an abundance of other activities and events on the days leading up to and following the game.
What the made-up word “MUMENTOUS” means and other questions about writing a 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, so it was really nice to spend time with her again.
Read a chapter from the book, MUMENTOUS
This century-long evolution of what it means to “go” to homecoming (mums included) has been a long, slow burn stoked by Texas teenagers being teenagers living in the present.
Mumentous author Amy J. Schultz joins publisher Atmosphere Press for a book reading and Q&A
Atmosphere Press hosts a reading and discussion with authors Amy J. Schultz (MUMENTOUS), Vincent J. Tomeo (The Usefulness of Hippopotamus), and Susan Dormady Eisenberg (One More Seat at the Round Table).