Why is it called homecoming? They'all haven't been anywhere.

Daydream Believers.

They welcome back former students. Our kids have their homecoming parade on Monday, their homecoming football game next Friday and their homecoming dance next Saturday.
I'm up to my eyeballs in ribbon and glue making DS's girlfriend her "mum"

We'll be going to our daughter's old school for the homecoming game. They don't do the "mum" things here thankfully.

be thankful, they cost a bloomin' fortune!

Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former residents and alumni of an institution. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade through the streets of the city or town.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homecoming

~ Jenney

Haha - I was wondering the same thing but was to embarrassed to ask - our local radio station have 'Dumb Question Amnesty' on the last day of every month - maybe we should have a regular slot on BE

P.S. 'mums' are the ugliest things I have ever seen - no disrespect to the mothers on here who have spent the last three weekends putting them together

totally agree, but the kids love them...."go figure" !!!

You have to show us.

what is a 'mum'?

I was going to ask the same thing.....

Its funny how things are the same, but different. We had homecoming in California when I grew up, but never heard of anything to do with a "mum". Wonder if its something that is new to the game.

Think of them as rosettes on steroids. Google images of homecoming mums.

I think it's a Southern thing.. I saw it come up here last year, or one before? Illustrated with photos; it was very helpful.

Did you guys have Sadie Hawkins dance, or what did you call it?

I just Googled them and saw some pictures. Well they are....ahem....interesting to say the least!