Mom, what is a Super Bowl?

Neal and I realized that our kids have been away from the US Conus culture a little too long. Our almost 7 year old son asked us to explain football. He did not understand. He thought it was soccer. He also asked why everyone got together, ate junk food, and watched a game. He did not understand the importance of the Super Bowl. Not that the champion American football team is decided by this game, but that the best commercials of the year are finally broadcast. Who cares about the game! Let the commercials begin! However, after a few twinges of guilt, I let him watch some of the pre-Super Bowl shows so he could see what football is. I felt this should further his education. Although it will not be listed on the homeschool schedule this week. We'll watch the Super Bowl tomorrow at a decent hour. It is on at midnight here. So, good night! We'll watch while North America sleeps....