> In the 1990 movie Home Alone, where are the McAllisters going when theyaccidentally leave Kevin behind?And the answer: Paris. Photo courtesy: 20th Centuries Studio Family.Starring Macauley Culkin, Home Alone tells the story of 8-year-old Kevin, whosefamily accidentally leaves him behind as they catch a flight to Paris for awinter vacation. Before his parents realize their mistake and return home, Kevinhumorously defends his home against two burglars.For nearly 30 years following the release of Home Alone, the film boasted thehighest single-territory total for a live-action comedy, clocking in at $285.7million. Today, it remains the highest grossing domestic comedy of all time.While impressive, these stats are reflective of the film's legacy. Forgenerations of movie-goers, the holiday season wouldn't be complete without8-year-old Macaulay Culkin putting his hands to his cheeks and screaming at thetop of his lungs. Did you know?The iconic scene mentioned above was actually a moment of quick improvisation!According to a recent Insider interview[https://www.insider.com/home-alone-30-anniversary-chris-columbus-trump-cameo-2020-11], director Chris Columbus advised young Culkin to pat his face as if it burnedfrom the aftershave before pulling his hands away. Instead, Culkin held hishands there in the first take, creating the most iconic moment of the film outof a simple accident!Director Chris Columbus is well-attuned to the unexpected success of thisholiday classic. In Insider's interview, Columbus comments on the matter:> I feel [Home Alone continues to be a classic] because it has an emotionalconnection with people. Sure, people love to laugh and it's fun, but it'scentered on a specific time of the year when people are hopeful and happy. Ithink it's the perfect movie for people to sit around the living room with yourentire family and watch it.This holiday season, enjoy Home Alone's warm-hearted slapstick comedy with yourfamily or loved ones. For now, watch the iconic shaving cream scene below.