The actress who played the mother in the “Home Alone” movies, Catherine O’Hara, has died.

“Home Alone” is not a real-world place or cultural site, but the title of a popular 1990 American Christmas comedy film. The story is famously set in a large, fictional house in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, Illinois, where an 8-year-old boy is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. The actual house used for exterior shots has become a minor tourist attraction for fans of the movie.

“Beetlejuice” is not a real-world place or cultural site, but the title of a 1988 American comedy-fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. The film’s story revolves around a recently deceased couple who, as ghosts, haunt their former home and enlist the help of a mischievous and chaotic “bio-exorcist” named Betelgeuse (pronounced “Beetlejuice”) to scare away the new living inhabitants. While not a physical location, the film has become a significant part of pop culture, inspiring a Broadway musical and leaving a lasting legacy with its distinctive gothic and surreal aesthetic.

“Speaking of Sex” is not a recognized historical place or cultural site. It appears to be the title of a 2001 American romantic comedy film, not a physical location. Therefore, it does not have a history as a cultural or heritage site to summarize.

“Surviving Christmas” is not a real-world place or cultural site, but a 2004 American comedy film. The movie’s plot revolves around a wealthy but lonely advertising executive who pays a family to let him spend the holidays with them, satirizing commercialized Christmas traditions. It has no historical significance as a location, existing only as a fictional story.

“Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a popular series of 13 gothic children’s novels published between 1999 and 2006. The books follow the tragic adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, as they attempt to uncover the mystery of their parents’ death while escaping their villainous guardian, Count Olaf. Written by Daniel Handler under the pseudonym Lemony Snicket, the series is celebrated for its dark humor, literary allusions, and unique narrative voice that directly addresses the reader.

“Schitt’s Creek” is a fictional small town from the award-winning Canadian television sitcom of the same name (2015-2020). It was created by father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy as the setting where the wealthy Rose family, after losing their fortune, is forced to rebuild their lives among its quirky residents. While not a real historical site, the town has become a beloved cultural touchstone for its heartfelt storytelling and themes of acceptance, love, and community.

The Emmy Awards are an annual American television awards ceremony, first held in 1949, that honors excellence in the television industry. They are presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and are considered the television equivalent of the Oscars (for film) and the Tonys (for theater).

The Golden Globe is not a specific place or cultural site, but the name of an annual American award ceremony and statuette presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association since 1944. It honors excellence in film and television, both domestic and international, and is often seen as a significant indicator for the Academy Awards. The ceremony’s name refers to the gilded globe held by the statuette, representing the organization’s global cinematic perspective.