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If you went to high school in Texas, you’ve seen them: extravagant faux chrysanthemums done up in glitter, lights, and stuffed mascots, with ribbons and braids trickling down. Mums—and garters, their male counterparts—are homecoming staples all over the state and a rite of passage for high schoolers. But the tradition’s origin is ...
Dec 21, 2023 · The rush of homecoming for students in the South reveals itself in a unique way in the Lone Star State. During football season in many Texas schools, mums (short for chrysanthemums) fill the...
Dec 31, 2023 · Exploring Baylor University's yearbooks reveals mums gracing the young ladies dating back to 1940, marking the early adoption of this distinctive Texan tradition. By the 1960's, Texas high schools had embraced the college-inspired homecoming game and the mum corsage.
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Sep 28, 2021 · Mums have typically included decor like students' graduation year, high school mascot, charms, bells, ribbons and even LED lights. The most popular piece of decoration though has been the small ...
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Sep 23, 2023 · As personalized as mums are, they tie many stories together. Published:9:43 PM CDT September 22, 2023. Updated:9:43 PM CDT September 22, 2023. HOUSTON. In the heart of Texas, a tradition...
Oct 6, 2023 · Published on October 6, 2023 11:29AM EDT. Mums come in all sizes in El Paso, Texas. Photo: Rudy Gutierrez/USA Today. “More cowbell” takes on new meaning when it comes to homecoming season in ...
The closest you'll ever get to seeing someone actually wear their heart on their sleeve is in Texas, every fall, at the local high school homecoming game. They're called homecoming mums. They are as bodacious as football, as irresistible as a juicy rumor, and as deep as a mama's love. Buy the Book Now.
