SuperBowl XLIV
Super Bowl XLIV has finally arrived and after an exciting season it all comes down to this. The Indianapolis Colts will face off against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, February 7 at 6 PM ET on CBS.

The Gathering
According to Hallmark Cards, Inc., Super Bowl parties are one of the top at-home party events of the year. Super Bowl parties have become much more than a gathering of football lovers. In fact, many people attending these parties don't love football as much as they love the excuse to get together with friends.

The Invitation
Create crazy, football-inspired invitations to invite friends and family. Decorate the house with football paraphernalia.

Super Bowl Party Food
The game comes in first and is the strongest focus of the party, but food comes in a close second. Plan a super bowl party menu that anyone would love.  Think man-food when establishing a menu. Buffalo wings are always a big hit with guys and gals who love sports. Pizza, hot dogs and hamburgers also makes a great offering at a super bowl party.  Set bowls of potato chips and sour cream and chive dips, nachos with creamy cheese, cheese crackers, salted nuts, and corn chips on every stand and coffee table for nibbling.  Have lots of paper towels, napkins and rug cleaner handy for messes created during exciting plays.

Super Bowl Party Decorations
Decorating for a super bowl party is quick and easy. When planning the party, be sure to move furniture in order to give everyone a clear view of the television during the game.  Use balloons, team pennants, footballs, jerseys, helmets and all things football to decorate the house.

Super Bowl Party Games
Start the party with a football pool. As each guest arrives, ask him or her to join in a betting pool. Have a basket ready to toss in a dollar or two, along with a signed note stating which team will win and what the point spread will be. The pool adds another dimension of interest and fun to the game.

Super bowl commercials have become as much a fun tradition as the game itself. Who will have the funniest commercial?  Create categories, such as funniest or most boring, and have participants rate the commercials.

Do a quick “Super Bowl Challenge” – give out small prizes to the winners Example of challenge - who won the coin toss – who will score first? Be creative!

Suggestion for Super Bowl Challenge Winners:  The Ribbon Variety Gift Collection offers dozens of current, popular gift items, with something for everyone. 
 
Play Super Bowl Trivia
You will need paper and pens.

Drink Responsibly
If serving beverages that contain alcohol during your Super Bowl party, remember that you can be held legally responsible for your guests after they leave your home. Make sure no one drives while under the influence. Making sure your guests have a great time also includes making sure they arrive home safely after the Super Bowl.

The Fun
A super bowl party with good food, good friends, and good times begins with a simple plan. Make the day fun by using super bowl party ideas that require a minimal amount of effort and time to prepare. The key is to enjoy the party and join in the fun instead of being stuck in the kitchen on game day.