How the Grinch Stole Christmas

EveryWho Down in Who-ville Liked Christmas a lot...

But the Grinch,Who lived just north of Who-ville, Did NOT!

The Grinch, a bitter, cave dwelling creature, lives at the top of the snowy Mount Crumpit. With his heart "two sizes too small," he looks down from his home with his dog, Max, on the festivities taking place down in Whoville for the upcoming Christmas season. He his jealous of the Who's happiness and decides that he will steal all of the Christmas presents and decorations in an attempt to keep Christmas from coming. After being thwarted by a tiny Who girl, the Grinch learns that Christmas is more than just presents and decorations, and that he in fact can't stop Christmas from coming. Upon returning the presents and decorations back to the people of Whoville, his heart grow three sizes and he is warmly welcomed into the community.

And the minute his heart didn't feel quite so tight, He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light And he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he...

...HE HIMSELF...! The Grinch carved the roast beast!

Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," has become widely popular, with it's heart warming tale of an outcast learning how to accept others and be accepted, all while being surrounded by the joys of Christmas. Published in 1957, it has been made into two movies, one in 1966 and the other in 2000. The first rendition follows the story line to a "t," while the other version has adapted a slightly different style while still following the same basic story line.

Personally, I think the 2000 version is absolutely terrible. The Grinch isn't portrayed as scary, just disgusting, Cindy Lou does much more than ask for a cup of water, and the Whos cry when the Grinch steals their presents instead of being happy that it was Christmas, with or without the presents. That's the whole moral of the story and they totally twisted it. The presents aren't supposed to matter, and the only time they don't matter is after the Grinch has returned them. Maybe it's just me but I kind of think we're missing the point here.