Christmas
Did You Know?
That Kevin
Studied Abroad
In Italy
100
In "A Visit from St. Nicholas", popularly known by its first line, "Twas the Night Before Christmas", he's the last reindeer named.

Who is Blitzen?

100

This organelle is popularly known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?

What is mitochondria?

100

He's the protagonist of the (first two) Home Alone movies.

Who is Kevin McAlister?

100

You went to U of T in this, Canada's largest city?  That barely counts as abroad.

What is Toronto?

100

In this Italian city, you can find Michelangelo's David at the Accademia Gallery.  I wonder if Kevin went there in his semester abroad?

What is Florence?

200

Many Brits--and partygoers at this very party--enjoy popping these open at Christmas time.

What are Christmas crackers?

200
Officially named Tardar Sauce, this cantankerous feline was popularized in memes showcasing its frown.
Who is Grumpy Cat?
200

Kevin C. Cucumber is a recurring character in this beloved children's show.

What is SpongeBob Squarepants?

200

You studied abroad in this largest Bavarian city?  I hope you went to Oktoberfest or took in a Bayern game!

What is Munich?

200

This city-state isn't technically in Italy, but we'll count it anyway to get in good with the guy upstairs.

What is Vatican City?
300

It's an urban legend that this beverage company invented Santa's red coat, but they certainly helped popularize it.

What is Coca-Cola?

300

South Korean musician Psy performed this song, whose music video became the first YouTube video to reach a billion views?

What is Gangnam Style?

300

He served as Speaker of the House right before the incumbent, Mike Johnson.

Who is Kevin McCarthy?

300

You went to the Running of the Bulls in this Spanish city?  That's not really studying, is it?

What is Pamploma?

300

You can be entertained by this famous ancient arena in the middle of Rome.

What is the Colosseum?

400

This beloved Christmas song, written by Irving Berlin and most famously sung by Bing Crosby, is the best-selling single in American history.

What is White Christmas? 

400

She became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize... and then the first woman to do it twice.

Who is Marie Curie?
400

A [him] number of 2 would mean you acted in a movie with someone who acted in a movie with him.

Who is Kevin Bacon?

400
You took classes at the University of Cape Town in this country?  That must have been a great place to be!

What is South Africa?

400

This massive mountain on Sicily is an active volcano--and according to Google's AI Overview, for what that's worth, it's currently erupting.

What is Mt. Etna?

500

Santa's nickname of "Kris Kringle" comes from the word "Christkindl," which means "Christ Child" in this European language.

What is German?

500

This Rhode Island college's men's basketball team has made two Final Fours, most recently in 1987.

What is Providence College?

500

Kevin is the titular troubled child in this 2011 horror/thriller film that prompted a lot of discussion.

What is "We Need to Talk About Kevin"?

500

You studied abroad at Monash, one of this country's most prestigious universities?  Impressive!

What is Australia?

500
Mark your calendars!  The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in these Italian cities.  (You can name one or the other.)

What is Milano Cortina?

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