The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

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Last updated: 01/31/2012

I must stop this whole thing! Why, for fifty-three years I've put up with it now. I must stop Christmas from coming... but how?

You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.

The Grinch is a storybook villain who learns the true meaning of Christmas, created by famed illustrator Dr. Seuss.  First introduced in the 1957 book How The Grinch Stole Christmas!, the Grinch became a holiday regular after he was brought to life in an animated holiday special in 1966.  He came back to tv in 1977 for the Halloween-themed IT'S GRINCH NIGHT (formerly "Halloween is Grinch Night").

Then in 1998, the Grinch was reimagined as a seasonal musical by the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, where it has played every holiday season since. Response was so good, it spawned a live-action movie in 2000 directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. The musical was presented on Broadway in 2006 & 2007.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

the classic story book

You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Here is the original story, as written by Dr. Suess in 1957. There was a guy down the hall from me my freshman year at college who loved the Grinch so much, he could recite the entire story from memory!

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Grinch Photo Gallery

You're a monster, Mr. Grinch.

You just never know where or when the Grinch might turn up!

Lebanon Paper Box MFG. CO. | Lebanon, PA. by backseatstreet
Boehner-boner by uvw916a
The Grinch who stole chrifsmas? I eated him. by evil nickname
It's Decorate Your Door Time. by katerha
The Grinch by doug_wertman
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Shannon, November 10, 2011 by pat00139
He's a mean one, Mr. Grinch by bunnicula
mistaaa grinch by alexa fades away
The Grinch (not pictured off to the left: Cindy Lou Who) 100_7359.JPG by smith_cl9
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Christmas Grinch at Banff Santa Claus Night Parade by Wilson Hui
IMG_0879 by Chris!!!!!
superwuster by cambodia4kidsorg
Peek a Boo Grinch Fish by lennyk410
Fruita T-rex & the Grinch by iagoarchangel
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Ornaments of You-Know-Who

decorate with the Grinch this holiday season

Your heart's an empty hole.

He may be a Grinch, but hanging him on your Christmas tree is sure to bring fun and joy this holiday season!
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The Grinch News

happenings and holiday shenanigans

Your brain is full of spiders...

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The Animated TV Special

a childhood memory for all

You've got garlic in your soul, Mr. Grinch...

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Deluxe Edition)

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This is the classic animated 1966 tv special, directed by animation maestro Chuck Jones and with narration by Boris Karloff. The visuals have been digitally-restored and the soundtrack remastered, plus you get DVD extras.

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Decorations and Trim

Let there be Grinch!

I wouldn't touch you, with a thirty-nine-and-a-half foot pole.

If the Whos can welcome the Grinch to their festivities, so can you! Decorate with these fun accents and accessories.
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The Grinch Videos

clips from the tv specials, movie, musical and more

You're a vile one, Mr. Grinch...

The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (clip)
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You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

all about the Grinch song

You have termites in your smile.

The bold green headers found on this page and the three quiz responses are taken from the lyrics to "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," which was sung in the 1966 tv special by famed voice-over actor Thurl Ravenscroft, best-known as the original voice of Tony the Tiger. It was NOT Boris Karloff, he just did the narration. Through an error, Ravescroft's name was left off the credits and for years his work on the show has been mistakenly credited as having been done by Karloff.

Buy the MP3 Download of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch"

Hot Grinch Collectibles

get the Grinch before he's gone!

You have all the tender sweetness of a seasick crocodile, Mr. Grinch...

Looking for some Grinch-y goodness for your holiday? Here are some items moving as fast as a sleigh going down Mt Crumpet!
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In A Grinchy Mood

who's tweeting about the Grinch?

Given the choice between the two of you I'd take the seasick crocodile.

  • RT @carlsMendoza: Deeberia existir un grinch para san valentin♥XD!
  • "@Niitee: Pfff! People and their valentines bullshit..." La grinch del amor jajajaajajaja
  • RT @DIANACHAVEZE: @ferolver empiezo a creer que ahora ya es el Fer que llevas dentro en vez del grinch << externando el subconsciente XD
  • Hambre y sed encima en mi casa no va a haber comida y ademas tengo que estudiar y te cuento tengo calor #grinch
  • RT @_JayWheelz: Zeek P of Straight Barz Records delivers a banger "Grinch" the first single will be available iTunes & Google Music http://t.co/4vuppUrY
  • Tomorrow is Tuesday y es San Valentin ... el peor día del año #grinch
  • I'm gonna be the Grinch of #valentineday
  • "@_EduardoSalazar: Soy como el Grinch, pero de San Valentín."// hahahahahahahahahahahaha
  • Isn't there a grinch who stole valentines day?? If not id like to volunteer for that position.
  • @ferolver ¡Ay!#tecalmas XD XD empiezo a creer que ahora ya es el Fer que llevas dentro en vez del grinch jajaja

IT'S GRINCH NIGHT

aka HALLOWEEN IS GRINCH NIGHT

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch.

Dr. Seuss - Green Eggs and Ham and Other Favorites (Grinch Night)

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In 1977 a sequel was made for TV called "Halloween is Grinch Night." It won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animation. Staring in the late 1990s, the title was changed to "It's Grinch Night" which is the Who-equivalent of Halloween.

The "Grinch Night" cartoon is not out on DVD by itself, but it is a part of this DVD compilation along with three other great Seuss classics.

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Which Do You Think Best Describes The Grinch?

tell it like it is...

You're a nasty, wasty skunk.

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Great Grinch-Wear

For the Grinch in your house this holiday and every day!

You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch. You're the king of sinful sots.

Christmas doesn't have to always be about wearing red. Sometimes wearing green is just perfect... especially if it's the Grinch!
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The Grinch Goes to the Movies

full-length feature film adaptation

Your heart's a dead tomato splot with moldy purple spots, Mr. Grinch...

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Deluxe Edition)

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In 2000, the Grinch got to step off the page and outside the tv set with a full-length, live-action, feature film. Director Ron Howard helmed this movie, while a combination of furry costuming, elaborate makeup and special effects helped turn actor/comedian Jim Carrey into the title character.

Grinchy Links

learn more about the Grinch!

Your soul is an appalling dung heap overflowing with the most disgraceful assortment of deplorable rubbish imaginable, Mangled up in tangled up knots.

Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Printable and online activity pages, including an online coloring book.
The Grinch
movie web site
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Broadway Musical
The Grinch musical - TheGrinchMusical.com.
Grade Three Unit: "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
This web page is designed to help grade three teachers to create a lesson plan/unit around the story "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" and the Christmas season in general. This unit will integrate Language Arts, Computer Technologies and Social Studies.
How Grinch the Stole Christmas Quiz
Christmas is an exciting time of year. One great thing about Christmas is the holiday specials. Have you seen How the Grinch Stole Chritstmas?
The Grinch Coloring Pages
Seventeen print and color images of the Grinch
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Coloring Book
an interactive web coloring book, from Dr. Seuss
Language Arts Climax Lesson Plan
Using the Grinch to teach the concept of "climax" to 4th and 5th graders.
Beacon Lesson Plan Library - Bah Humbug
After listening to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch stole Christmas, students create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two main characters.

Cindy Lou Who Saves The Day

everyone's favorite Who from Whoville

You nauseate me, Mr. Grinch. With a nauseaus super-naus.

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Broadway and Beyond

You're a crooked jerky jockey and you drive a crooked horse, Mr. Grinch...

The Grinch has made annual appearances in the form of a holiday musical in cities throughout North America and on Broadway in New York City for many years now.

You'll have to wait until fall and then pay a visit to the GrinchMusical website to see if you have a chance to see the Grinch live on stage in 2012.

Countdown to The start of the next Grinch Season

The start of the next Grinch Season: November 1, 2012

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You're a three decker saurkraut and toadstool sandwich, with arsenic sauce.

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Get the Grinch on Blu-Ray 

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas [Blu-ray]

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Be The Grinch for The Holidays 

The Grinch Adult Costume

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Be the hit of the holiday party with this great Grinch costume!