Today’s episode is extra special, because this is part 1 of our Christmas Series called Twenty Fifthmas! Every month on the 25th we’ll be sharing a new Christmas themed Episode to bring some joy and cheer our way all year long! Today we’re talking about one of the most beloved holiday films ever made: Home Alone.

Released in 1990 and directed by Chris Columbus, Home Alone became an instant seasonal classic. It’s the story of young Kevin McCallister — a kid who wakes up to find his entire family has accidentally left him behind for the holidays. What follows is pure movie magic: a mix of Christmas warmth, childhood bravery, and some of the most memorable slapstick ever put on film.

The movie captured exactly what it felt like to be a kid at Christmastime — the freedom, the fear, the excitement, and that feeling that your house, your neighborhood, and your imagination were one big adventure waiting to happen. From sledding down the stairs to defending his home from a pair of bumbling burglars, Kevin showed us all what courage (and a little creativity) could look like.

And beyond the laughs and iconic moments, Home Alone became a true cultural touchstone. It’s one of those movies we return to every December — a warm reminder of holidays past, of childhood wonder, and of the simple joy of watching the Wet Bandits get absolutely wrecked by paint cans.

So pour some hot cocoa, grab a slice of cheese pizza, and let’s take a festive trip back to 1990 as we revisit the yuletide brilliance of Home Alone, right here on RadioWayne’s Twenty Fifthmas…

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.

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