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 by Amy J. Schultz
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.