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The tradition of homecoming started in 1911 at the University of Missouri. Shortly after that the tradition of homecoming corsages with chrysanthemums started. Texas started pushing this tradition to the limit in the 1970s.


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Where can you get homecoming chrysanthemums in Houston Texas?

Cypress Homecoming Mums, Breens Florist, or Homecoming Supplies Superstore sell homecoming chrysanthemums.


Do your homecoming chrysanthemums have to be the schools' colors?

Often homecoming mums or chrysanthemums match the colors of the girl's clothing. But many will have school colors.


How did homecoming chrysanthemums in the southwest become popular?

The custom started in Texas.


What states wear homecoming chrysanthemums?

The custom is very big in Texas.


Why do you have chrysanthemums for homecoming?

Homecoming is in the fall, and the chrysanthemum is a beautiful fall flower. Texas and some of the surrounding area take the custom to the extreme.


Why are homecoming chrysanthemums called 'mums'?

Mum is much easier to say than chrysanthemum.


What is a military braid for homecoming chrysanthemums?

A garland of braided ribbon added to the mum along with the other ribbons. Can usually be bought at craft stores with Homecoming supplies or made.


Are you supposed to make homecoming chrysanthemums or order them?

If you are good with crafts and flowers, you can make your own. Many do order them.


What are homecoming chrysanthemums?

Homecoming mums or chrysanthemums are a tradition for Texas and Oklahoma areas basically. The are yet another way for people to spend money! The are lots of ribbons, with tons of trinkets, and glitter letters ranging anywhere from $50.00 all they way to as much as $250.00. Guys buy them for the girls they date, for Homecoming game, and girls buy the guys garters! Parents sometimes get their children chrysanthemums/garters depending on the child. You can make them big medium or little. Depends on you. If you are in Texas or Oklahoma go to a Michaels or Hobby Lobby or even a flower shop and they can show you the mums.


When homecoming start?

Generally the homecoming will start from Aug to Oct. Some schools have Homecoming like events during the school year. Many of them have similar traditions to homecoming events such as the big game, dress up days, dance, etc. and there are many special offer about homecoming. know more about it : http://www.imediacreator.com/special.html#175


When did homecoming start?

Generally the homecoming will start from Aug to Oct. Some schools have Homecoming like events during the school year. Many of them have similar traditions to homecoming events such as the big game, dress up days, dance, etc. and there are many special offer about homecoming. know more about it : http://www.imediacreator.com/special.html#175


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