It has come to my attention that I have always assumed everyone knew about football games, Homecoming and giant Mum corsages.
I am very curious now because I have run across many out of the South specifically out of Texas that have never heard of this tradition.
From research it seems the Homecoming Mums was much more popular at one time in other parts of the United States then it is now.
As far back as the 1930s it seems. So I am asking for photos or information on this topic.
Here is some information I posted on another site about Homecoming.
--------------------I cannot stress enough how much Homecoming is to a lot of people.
Homecoming is just that. The Homecoming of all previous Alumni who ever rooted for that school. Many times they will coincide when previous classes will have their own class parties. Like 10 year reunion of the class of 1989 or something. Sometimes the class will be recognized at the game.
With much fanfare the Queen and King is crowned generally at halftime.
Tradition is what it is all about in a nutshell.
Think football and this time of year I think Homecoming and Mums.
Crysanthemum meaning is Fidelity so I am assuming the previous pick of this flower was lifelong support of the particular School. So see my really big flower. I really, really support this school.
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As far back as I know Victorian times many pretty woman can be seen in postcards with this flower. Whole series even.
Fidelity.
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So please if you have any old photos with you or others wearing Homecoming Mums or even Spirit ribbons please post them.
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