The time has come for us to prepare for one of the biggest parties of the year.

Dips, chili, buffalo wings and other assorted savory treats that would make a nutritionist wince are being planned by tens of millions of people around the country as we get set for Super Bowl XLVI and a potential classic as the New England Patriots and New York Giants get set to continue their recent rivalry.

Besides the foods and beverages, what makes the Super Bowl so much fun is spending the day with friends and family, which is why many feel the first Sunday in February should really be a national holiday.