Tailgate Party

Football season is in full swing. On Saturday, American College football games are on television all day long. My husband is a ‘fair weather’ football fan. This means he likes a team when they are playing well and winning. If they aren’t, he won’t watch their game. But there is no mistake, to him, Autumn is the most wonderful time of the year because of football!

There is a uniquely American event that takes place before each College Football game. It’s called a Tailgate Party. The word comes from the gate at the tail or the back of a pick-up truck. People meet in the stadium parking lot with BBQ grills, charcoal and coolers of beer and soda in the back of the truck. People throw out their lawn chairs, sit on the tailgate and share food with their parking lot neighbors. The thing they have in common is their LOVE for the home team. This enthusiasm seems to create instant friendship.