Penny’s By Plaza Flowers

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Homecoming History

The temperatures are starting to cool and school is back in session. Soon everything you eat, drink and smell will have a hint of Pumpkin Spice. This past weekend kicked off one of my most favorite sporting events, college football! Another special time is that of homecoming. While younger elementary children delight in buying school supplies, the older high school and college age students are consumed with the planning, excitement and glamour of the homecoming tradition. Girls start day dreaming if their crush will invite them to the homecoming dance or banquet and guys start wondering if they will have the courage to ask. Have you ever wondered how homecoming started and perhaps what all the hoop la is about?

The tradition of homecoming can be traced back many years. It is usually a celebration of a football home game where the home team has is scheduled to play a less talented team so the expectation of a win is prevalent. After the big game, there is typically a banquet and a dance. You can find homecoming celebrations all across our great nation in small rural towns and in large cities. Some history of this wonderful tradition’s origination can be credited to the Kansas vs. Missouri game on 1911 where the game was referred to as homecoming. Many other teams like Baylor University and Northern Illinois also had homecoming games in 1909 and 1903 respectively. It is such a marvelous concept and a true fall tradition.

One of the best ways to add to the excitement for your student or friend is to provide a beautiful flower arrangement or thoughtful gift carefully prepared by our professional designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers. Since our inception, Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has offered delivery to the entire Philadelphia region seven days a week. Customers now know where to find flowers and gifts at any time, making our Flowers their first choice for gifts. Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has been voted as “Best Florist” by several regional publications, Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year” and has been ranked as a “Top Florist” by three national wire services. In addition, Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia. We would be honored to create a flower arrangement or gift for your homecoming celebration:

Homecoming Themed Flowers

The design staff at Penny’s by Plaza Flowers loves prom and homecoming season. We offer the best selection of gorgeous prom and homecoming corsages in Philadelphia. Corsages can be created using many different floral varieties. They also come in several different styles. The hottest trend on the market today are the homecoming and prom wristlett corsages.

Homecoming Themed Gifts

We offer a great selection of occasion themed gifts. Our gift basket collection is exceptional. The staff at Penny’s by Plaza can custom design a gourmet basket, filled with delicious edible treats that will make for the perfect gift for your homecoming date.

Homecoming School Traditions

While most schools put their own spin on the meaning of their homecoming, one common theme most share is the election of the homecoming Queen and King. These popular students are chosen by their peers to represent their schools at the parades, pep rallies, football games, dances, banquets and the numerous other ceremonial events that occur during this festive time. Of course with any Queen and King, there are also members of the royal court. These students are upper class-men typically in their senior year. Even so, the younger students are often able to join in some of the festivities making this a special and memorable time for them as well.

This is also a time when many alumni students return to the campuses to participate and rekindle old friendships with teachers and fellow students. The main event is often the dance. These vary in formality with some being formal while others are very informal. The homecoming dance is sometimes referred to as the “baby prom”.  Of course flowers are a key ingredient added to all homecoming dances and banquets.  Penny’s By Plaza Flowers provides elegant formal or less formal arrangements for all of the needs of your homecoming event. Whether your need is a corsage or boutonniere, you will be proud to be seen wearing one of our elegant floral arrangements.