In mere weeks, the end of the world will be upon us — at least according to the Mayans. What better way to celebrate Dec. 21, 2012, than with a great party? We’ve got the top ways you can throw the perfect apocalypse party. Because if the world really is ending, you might as well go out with a bang.
**Get underground**
The first step in planning your party will be to pick the location. Go for something underground, because who wants to experience the apocalypse while it’s in plain sight? If a bomb shelter isn’t available, go for a basement or cellar with no windows.
**Bucket List invites**
Make your invitations fit the theme by designing them to resemble little bucket lists. The world may be ending, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t a list of things you have been dying to do. Your invitations will be a friendly reminder for your guests.
**Dress to survive**
Have attendees wear their best survival gear. Load up on comfy clothes, flashlights and a thermos of their favorite drink. (Bonus: you save money on drinks.) Want to make it super mysterious and fun? Keep the lights off so the flashlights are the only light source.
**Disastrous decorations**
The best part about the Mayan predictions about the end of time is that no one has made it quite clear, well, _how_ it’ll happen. This gives you the ability to come up with a number of decoration themes for your party. Think natural disasters, like “Avalanche Ice Station” with fire balls hanging from the ceiling, or have a tsunami Slip ‘N Slide area outside.
**Snack attack**
All of the snacks served should be spicy or somewhat extreme. Try a bowl of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos or super spicy homemade salsa to liven up everyone’s taste buds.
**Floating island punch**
What’s a party without a signature beverage? All you need is water, sugar, frozen juices, fresh fruit and ginger ale. The name says it all.
**It’s never too late for dessert**
Four words: chocolate molten lava cakes. They play into the whole natural disaster theme and well, they’re DELICIOUS.
**Make it cute**
As the party winds down, play some slow songs for couple dancing. Also, pop in a cute flick like “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.” After all, no one wants to be alone when the world ends.
**Wish everyone luck**
At the end of the night, pass out little survival kit party favors to all of your guests. Include a mini first-aid kit, a water bottle and a nonperishable canned good. If, for some strange reason, the world is still intact on Dec. 22, it never hurts to have them on hand for next time.
