Colleges
The famous inn at Duke University that shares part of the university’s name is called…
The Washington Duke Inn
What number have both Nick and Matt worn for Yale basketball?
42
What is Missy’s baby’s full name?
Bancroft Vincent Meyer
The capital of Costa Rica is…
San Jose
What alliterative reason does Yukon Cornelius give for how he and the Bumble survived?
Bumbles bounce!
Bucknell is located in what town?
Lewisburg, PA
What is Nana’s full Naples address?
1605 Winding Oaks Way #203
Which member of the Townsend family shares a birthday with a spring holiday?
Chris & Cinco de Mayo
What is the slogan associated with *life* in Costa Rica?
Pura Vida
In “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” who voices the mailman?
Fred Astaire
Penn State just won a historic national championship in what women’s sport?
Volleyball (the first national volleyball championship won by a female coach!)
In what month and year did Mer and Pete get married?
August 1997
Luke’s middle name is a tribute to which member of Alex’s family?
Her late grandfather, Judge Anthony
What is the name of Costa Rica's (very green) cloud forest?
Montverde
While working as an elf, which toy does Buddy particularly dislike?
A jack-in-the-box
What is the name of Syracuse’s mascot?
Otto the Orange
How many TOTAL kids, grandkids, AND great-grandkids does our matriarch Nana have? (30 seconds)
16 total! (3 kids, 9 grandkids, 4 great-grandkids)
Which two family members share a birthday and have part of their name in common?
Johannah Townsend (some translations: “God is gracious”) and Emily Grace Townsend - Nov. 14 birthdays!
What is unique about Costa Rica’s military?
No military! (Abolished in 1949)
What holiday song does Kevin play while using mannequins to convince the robbers his house is occupied?
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
When was St. Lawrence founded?
1856 (the oldest continuously co-ed educational institution in New York State)
Since Nick has played for Yale basketball, what has the team’s win-loss record been? (+/- 5 games)
50-25! (2022-23: 21-9, 2023-2024: 23-10, this year: 6-6)
In which decade(s) was the girl name Meredith most popular?
Late 70-early 80s
When did Costa Rica become independent, and/or when is their independence day celebrated?
Fully independent in 1838; celebrated on September 15th
What is the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time?
The Grinch, grossing $526.7 million worldwide