Who is The Grinch Who Stole Christmas

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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. Productions for the 2008 season include a touring company that will be in Boston and Baltimore.

The Grinch at a Glance 

You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch...

The Grinch is a cartoon character created by Dr. Seuss. He first appeared in the 1957 children's book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. This was followed in 1966 by a popular television special also titled How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's MGM Animation/Visual Arts studio, and directed by Chuck Jones.

In 1977, Seuss responded to the fan request for more Grinch tales by writing Halloween Is Grinch Night, a Halloween special that aired on CBS. Like its predecessor, the sequel was recognized at the Emmy awards. In 1982, Marvel green-lit The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat, which was also produced by Dr. Seuss, under his real name, Ted Geisel. This third special garnered two Emmy awards.

The Grinch is considered a Christmas standard, and parodied/featured out...

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!

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Ornaments of You-Know-Who 

decorate with the Grinch this holiday season

Your heart's an empty hole.

Set of 4 Dr. Suess The Grinch Message Christmas Ornaments #25816

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1998 The Grinch Hallmark Ornament

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2002 Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas Change of Heart Hallmark Ornament

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A Smile Most Unpleasant Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2008 Hallmark Ornament

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Lenox Greedy Grinch Ornament

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The Grinch News 

Your brain is full of spiders...

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The Animated TV Special 

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 Lights 

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 Grinch lights and figures.

7" Dr. Seuss Grinch With Presents Christmas Bubble Night Light #169967

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150-Light Grinch by Tree Yard Art - 48"

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Dr Suess The Grinch Stole Christmas Decorative Night Light

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Bubble Night Light Grinch

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The Grinch Videos 

clips from the tv specials, movie, musical and more

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You're A Mean One Mr Grinch

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical: From Man to Grinch

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How The Grinch Stole The Show (CBS News)

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Grinch Cast at Macy's Parade

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The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (clip)

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Breakfast with the Grinch - Grinchmas at Universal Studios

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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.

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Hot Grinch Collectibles 

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

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IT'S GRINCH NIGHT 

aka HALLOWEEN IS GRINCH NIGHT

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

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? 

You're a foul one, Mr. Grinch.


A lot has been said about The Grinch over the years. Here's your chance to add your opinion!

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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!

The Grinch Mask - One Size Fits Most Adults

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Bumkins Baby Gift Set - Bib/Washcloth - Dr. Seuss Grinch

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Grinch Face Tshirt w/ glow-in-the-dark eyes

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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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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.

Los Angeles gets the Grinch from November 10, 2009 through January 3, 2010. This production will feature actors Christopher Lloyd and John Larroquette!

Whoville Message Board 

for Whos and Grinchs alike

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

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