Now that summer is here party season is in full swing. Are you planning on throwing a big bash yet having a hard time coming up with an original theme for your guests$1 Well why not try the new and inventive party idea “come as a country” theme. In our ever changing times and melding of cultures and traditions, "come as a country" is a great twist on the usual theme party. Instead of a luau, murder mystery, or simple costume party, why not try something new and at the same time broaden your horizons, experience other ways of life and educate your family, children and friends. Let everyone have the chance to spend one night living and celebrating other cultures and hopefully encourage others use the same theme at their next get together. Now that you have a great theme, follow these simple ideas and get started. *Make or buy creative invitations maybe using some of your guests' country colors, flags or landmarks. *Plan decorations based on those colors and maybe even decorate with flags or official flowers. *Have each guest, couple or family pick a country of their choice. *Invite each guest to bring a beverage and a dish from their country of choice. *Let your guests know they are to arrive in a form of their countries traditional dress. *Have everyone bring some kind of interesting trinket or souvenir maybe with a story or explanation to share with the other guests. You and your guests will be surprised how much fun you can have. Everyone will learn something about another culture, get the chance to dress up, not to mention to tempt your taste buds with a variety of food and drinks. Who knows, maybe you will even want to carry on this theme for family dinners or company parties. Sometimes dressing up and getting the chance to be someone else for the night can encourage people who don't know each other to form fast friendships and escape their daily lives. Don't be worried about picky eaters; there will be such a wide variety of food to try your guests will be asking to take home leftovers! Now that you know exactly how to put on a party that is far from ordinary and fun and educational for your guests what are you waiting for - get planning. Don't forget to relax and most of all have fun!