Super Bowl snacks are eaten before and during the NFL championship game. People across the United States have Super Bowl parties so they can get together with their friends to watch the game and to have fun. Refreshments for these parties can vary, but they usually consist of a variety of drinks, such as beer, mixed drinks and soda.http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2010/02/07/super-bowl-party-crack-open-cocktail/ http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art7969.asp Foods served usually consist of appetizers such as nachos, meatballs and chicken wings.http://www.cooksrecipes.com/holiday-recipes/super-bowl-party-recipes_fingerfoods_3.html http://www.cooksrecipes.com/holiday-recipes/super-bowl-party-recipes_fingerfoods.html

Super Bowl Sunday has become an event all across the United States. It has surpassed New Years Eve as the day when the most parties are held. More food is eaten on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day except for Thanksgiving. Americans consume about $50 million worth of snacks each year during the Super Bowl. They consume 14,500 tons of potato chips alone.http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art7969.asp

It is unknown when people began serving Super Bowl snacks. The first Super Bowl was held in 1967 and has had an increase in viewers over the years. Also lending to the increased viewership have been the commercials that many companies introduce during the Super Bowl. Increased viewers probably led to people hosting their friends to watch the game and this was probably the beginning of Super Bowl parties and the serving of snacks.http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/history http://www.sportspool.com/football/super_bowl/

When it comes to food for munching on during the big game, many party hosts opt for snack foods. Super Bowl snack foods are simple to eat and allow guests to serve themselves as they socialize with other guests. Finger foods such as jalapeno bites, toasted ravioli and ka-bobs are served by party hosts. For vegetarians, carrots, celery and broccoli are a few examples of vegetable snacks that are served.http://www.food.com/recipes/superbowl-finger-food/quickandeasy http://www.healthcentral.com/heart-disease/c/7291/20005/score-bowl