The Super Bowl is the academy awards of American Football. The two best teams in the world play each other for the chance to reign as world champions. The prizes is not only money, but the coveted Super Bowl ring, a place in NFL history and bragging rights. From the moment September starts football fans all hope, pray, root, rub the head of their lucky doll, paint their faces, and wear team jerseys to support their favorite team. RAIDERS! RAIDERS! Football fans also have tailgate parties that can start as early as 8am, as soon as the stadium parking lot opens. They throw balls, barbecue, listen to music, watch football highlights on portable TVs and chant for the coming victory of the home team. Now imagine all of this magnified by 200 times that is the Super Bowl. The first Super Bowl was January 15, 1967. It is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) (known as American Football in other parts of the world) in the United States. The Green Bay Packers opened the Super Bowl series by defeating the AFL champion Chiefs. The Packers collected $15,000 per man and the Chiefs $7,500-the largest single-game shares in the history of team sports at that time. One of the earliest examples of a game similar to football existed in ancient China. Documents reveal that around 200 BC a game called Tsu Chu (literally 'kick ball') was played with two 30ft-high bamboo poles acting as goals. Party supplies like paper plates, napkins, and cups are a perfect way to complete a Super Bowl Party Theme. Party decorations like inflatables, and door hangers add to the fun of a Super Bowl Party Theme. Loot bags filled with candy tucked in basket or a football piata can be used as a centerpiece and double as an office prizes. Party favors like face paint, hats, noisemakers, party poppers, and confetti makes for an outstanding Super Bowl Party Theme. Team colors, good food, fanastic fans and a grill with an open tailgate can make your Tailgate party the best ever. Tailgate parties started out with humble beginnings, a few drinks, snacks, and a couple sandwiches before a game. Now tailgating has become one of Americas greatest sport traditions. All you need for a tailgate party are a couple of friends, a parking lot outside a game, a grill fired up and tailgates down. Here are some helpful tailgating tips that will help any parking lot chef prepare a pleasing feast. Always keep things simple by doing all your prep work a day before the game. Precut all food items and keep it in disposable containers for easy clean up. Make a check off list so you don't forget important items like paper plates, napkins, plastic forks, and spoons and of course the paper towels. Trash bags will surely be appreciated when it's clean up time and of course remember to bring plenty of water. A good tailgater dresses the part so don't be caught without your team colors. You can also bring a couple extra team jerseys or sweatshirts for your friends can dress their part. A good rule to follow in tailgating is arriving 3 to 4 hours before the game so you can get a good spot and set up. Serve the main menu item an hour and a half before the game so everyone can relax and enjoy their food. Plan to leave at least an hour or two after the game so you have hang out time to discuss the game and also clean up time. Be respectful and leave the area as you found it if not cleaner. |
