Plan An Over The Hill Surprise Party With A Bang

There is no one age that is the dividing line for over the hill. Age 50 is normally the age that most people think of as being "Over The Hill". While some believe that 50 is the beginning of a new phase of their life, this gives others, who are not yet 50 years old, the opportunity to make fun of their friend, mother, father, or love one.

Think funny and gag when it comes to Over The Hill party supplies and decorations. Over the hill party supplies and decorations typically consist of Grim Reaper images, tombstones, ravens, and one foot in the grave phrases.

Don't go all black, it is a bit too grim; instead add some bright colors to liven it up. Select black paper plates, napkins, and cups on a black tablecloth. Black candelabras are a nice touch to the party as well.

Always let the party guest know in the invitation that the party has a theme. In the Over the Hill invitations encourage guests to wear black or bring Over The Will gifts.

Foods that are dark work well for Over the Hill parties as do food that are associated with age: prune juice for instance. Black caviar mousse dip, black tortilla chips, black Sesame seed coated tuna, and black olive, mushroom, and mustard seed tapenade are all Over The Hill food options.

For those who want to limit the amount of cooking done for the party, include various dark chocolate pastries such as cakes, cupcake, chocolate bars, and fudge. Create (or purchase) a delicious dark chocolate cake as the centerpiece of the Over The Hill party.

Keep the fun going with party games and activities that get everyone involved.

Over The Hill Trivia - How well do guests know the celebrant? Ask players to fill out trivia questions about the birthday boy or girl. Ask questions such as:

What high school or college did he or she graduate from?

What country did he or she vacation last?

What phobia/fears do he or she have? E.g. snakes, heights, or spiders?

History Game: Ask guests questions on the year of the celebrant's birthday circa 1961, for example. History may be difficult for some who were not born during the 60s, therefore, offer multiple choice answers for all questions.


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Mrs. Party... Gail Leino gives her two cents worth on fashion and entertaining. Plus, she generously provides information on free party games, activities, and party supplies. Use her tips and ideas for an awesome celebration.