Super Bowl

Guide Note

The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League.

History

The first Super Bowl was held on January 15, 1967, shortly after the merger between the American Football League and the National Football League. It has since become a national pastime, that many consider a national holiday.

Celebrations

Millions of Americans attend Super Bowl Parties each year. The gatherings are generally accompanied by lots of food and drink. Super Bowl Sunday each year is the second highest day of the year for total food consumption, behind Thanksgiving.

Commercials

Due to the Super Bowl being the most widely viewed television program of the year, companies pay millions of dollars for precious advertising time during the broadcast. This results in some of the best and funniest commercials of the year.

Half Time Entertainment

Halfway through each Super Bowl, an extravagant show is held, commonly with the top musical acts at the time performing. This show came under fire in 2004 in what was dubbed a 'wardrobe malfunction' at Super Bowl XXXVIII during a performance by Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson,

Fast Facts

1. Features Champions of AFC and NFC
2. 1967: First Super Bowl
3. Vince Lombardi Trophy is Awarded to winner
4. CLICK HERE for more about this year's game between the Giants and Patriots