Retailers have called Super Bowl Sunday their “Christmas in February,” but if you are one of the many cutting back on spending, your Super Bowl festivities this weekend may look different from previous years.

The latest survey from Price Grabber.com found that 57 percent of respondents are trying to be more thrifty now, which has led PriceGrabber to promote its comparison shopping services for items like beer mugs, NFL gear and other sporty products.

If you are hosting your own Super Bowl party, the easiest way to cut your costs is to make it a potluck, according to PriceGrabber. Ask guests to coordinate their dishes within a budget of $10 to $20 per couple or person.

You’ll notice all the grocery stores are having big sales on football-watching snacks this week. Take advantage of them. Also, make guests bring their own beverages.

Another potluck idea is to have a chili cook-off. Ask your guests to bring their creations, and you can provide all the toppings: corn bread, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, avocado, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, chips, oyster crackers and lime wedges.

If you want to make your own snacks, don’t get too fancy. It is a casual event, after all, and your guests will be too busy watching the game or the million-dollar commercials to notice. If you can, buy in bulk to stretch your dollar further. You can use the leftovers for later in the week or freeze them.

Alicia Rockmore, from the lifestyle organization company Buttoned Up Inc., says the cheapest Super Bowl party option is to head to your favorite sports bar.

“Your friends can buy their own food and beverages, especially alcohol, and you can still enjoy the company,” she said. However, “If you foot the bill, this will be way more expensive than hosting a party at your home.”

Eva Ingvarson, a party planner for Evite.com, recommends renting a mini-fridge for the living room or filling your clean bathtub with ice to use for drinks. This also creates more space in your fridge.

Ingvarson also recommends buying inexpensive foam footballs as both decorations, party favors and toys to play with during the game. Guests can toss these around during breaks or squeeze them for a little stress relief.

Finally, don’t forget to collect all your glass bottles and aluminum cans for recycling, which will put an extra few dollars in your pocket.

• The commercials: 48 percent

• Food: 36 percent

• The game: 28 percent

• The football season finally ending: 19 percent

• Hanging out with friends: 18 percent

• Betting pools: 13 percent

• Half-time show: 11 percent

Source: Evite.com

• Make your party a potluck or a chili cook-off. Ask guests to use a budget of $10.

• Don’t go overboard on appetizers; it is a casual event.

• Have guests bring their own beverages.