Are Homecoming Mums Just a Texas Thing?

Let's clear the glitter on this one.

If you've ever seen someone walking down the hall with 6 pounds of ribbon, bells and sparkle strapped to their chest - chances are, you're deep in the heart of Texas.

But if you're wondering whether this tradition is something only Texans embrace, let's talk about the history, the hype, and what makes a mum a "moment".

So...Are homecoming mums just a Texas thing?

What EVEN is a Mum?

For the uninitiated (or the out-of-state cousins who look a little confused come fall), a homecoming mum is a decorative corsage or garter worn during a school's homecoming week.

But hold up- we're not talking dainty little wrist corsages here. We're talking giant silk flowers decked out in ribbons, braids, bells, trinkets, boas, bears, glitter, lights, and sometimes enough sparkle to be seen from space.

In Texas, mums are not just worn - they are built.

And the designs go from "cute and classic" to fully customized masterpieces with layers on layers of personality and flair.

So...Is It Just a Texas Thing?

Let's break it down with a glue stick and some facts:

• Texas is where mums were super-sized.

  • They started as simple floral pins in the 1950s - but leave it to Texas to crank up the creativity to level: RHINESTONE RODEO. We're not talking just a little bigger...we're talking "let's make it the width of your whole torso" kind of bigger. 16" to 36" wide? Yeah, that's just another Friday around here.

• Other states? They dabble.

  • Some schools in Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Georgia and parts of the South have mum traditions. But most of the time, they're small, floral, and a little more buttoned-up. Cute, but they're not Texas-sized.

• Nowhere else does it with this much creativity, customization, and commitment.

  • We're talking layers of meaning-school spirit, names, jersey numbers, activities, themes, bling, personal touches, and over-the-top bows.

So yes - mums may exist in other places...

But Texas took the tradition, turned up the dial to "how EXTRA can we get," and never looked back.

Why Do Texans Go This Hard?

Because here, mums aren't just accessories -they're tradition, style, and personality all rolled into one big, glorious creation.

They're how students show school pride.

They're how friends and families create memories.

And yes - they're absolutely how we show off!

For many of us, mums are:

• A right-of-passage

• A chance to express ourselves

• A "look at me now" kind of moment

• A part of growing up in Texas

From pee-wee / minis to luxe senior showstoppers, each mum tells a story - and we're here for ALL of them.

At Sassy Southern Designer...

We don't just make mums. We craft custom, jaw-dropping, spirit-drenched statements for every student, style, and school - from the tiniest cheerleader to the boldest senior.

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Final word?

Other places may wear mums.

But only Texas wears them like a crown, and only West Texans know:

You don't just wear a mum-

You wear a whole moment!