Vikings Game Rituals - A Minnesota’s Favorite Fan Guide
Serious Vikings fans know that the Vikings aren’t solely a football team, they’re a total experience. Part of this experience comes from the rituals Vikings fans partake in both before and after Sunday’s game. Aside from the cliches of chants, razzing your Green Bay buddies, and parking lot brats, there are a number of unique rituals Vikings fans participate in to enrich their Sunday experience, build excitement before the game, and bring people together.
This week, Cravings to Go is providing you with a list of classic Vikings ceremonies and rites of passage that almost any Vikings Favorite Fan can enjoy. And if you think you are a true Minnesota’s Favorite Fan, Cravings to Go wants to give you the chance to prove it right now by signing up for our Minnesota’s Favorite Fan contest. You could win great Vikings prizes like jerseys, VIP sideline passes or even a pair of 2009 Vikings Season tickets and Free Pizza Hut Pizza for a Year. So sign up today for the Favorite Fan contest and check out some of these creative Vikings Game rituals:
Pregame Rituals
Paint it Purple
True Vikings Fans know that jerseys, hats, socks and purple zubaz only cover so much with Purple Pride. Those going for Purple head-to-toe have to bring in the paint. Some helpful tips from the Vikings elite: Painting yourself purple is the easy part, cleanup is the real pain. Only use non-toxic skin safe paint that’s easily washable, and if you’re not actually going to the game, plastic covering for your couch might be in order.
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Convert a Non-Believer
If you’ve got a friend on the fence about their football affinity, its your sworn duty to bring them over to the Purple and Gold side. Invite them over for this Sunday’s game to speed up the transition, the more the merrier!
Teach Your Children Well
Studies have shown that a healthy love for the Vikings begins at an early age. It’s also important to teach them who the “bad guys” are as well.
Tailgate with Zygi
Tailgating has always been a classic Vikings pregame ritual, but these Vikings fans got a rare treat when Vikings owner Zygi Wilf showed up for the pregame festivities in the Metrodome parking lot.
Toss that Mjolnir
Even if you don’t know what a Mjolnir is, you can still partake in the timeless pregame ritual of throwing the Mjolnir. Practice makes perfect!
Self Explanatory
Possibly the most important Vikings pregame ritual of them all, you don’t want any distractions when its game time right?
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Post Game Rituals
Hit the Slopes with Ragnar
What better way to celebrate a Vikings win than an evening at the slopes with everyone’s favorite mascot, Ragnar. Good clean fun for the whole family!
Celebrate with Style
Celebrate the Vikings triumphant win over Green Bay with a historically accurate display of Vikings pride! You can dress up in traditional Vikings garb
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Or fashion your very own Vikings Longboat
Whatever you do, keep it safe, keep it legal, wash your hands, and most importantly, have fun!
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Skol Vikings!
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