The Grinch is a beloved Christmas classic that has been making kids and adults laugh for decades. But do you know the real story behind the movie? Why did the grinch hate Christmas so much? In this blog post, I’m going to share 5 reasons why the grinch hated Christmas—and how he was able to overcome his hatred and learn what Christmas was all about!
1. The grinch hated Christmas because he felt like an outsider. Santa Claus and his elves were always busy in their workshop preparing toys for children around the world while he sat alone at home with nothing but his empty wallet and dreams of living on a tropical island where there would be no snow or sleigh bells ringing through out the night every year during December when everyone else got presents from Santa Claus.
2. The grinch hated Christmas because he felt like an outsider. Santa Claus and his elves were always busy in their workshop preparing toys for children around the world while he sat alone at home with nothing but his empty wallet and dreams of living on a tropical island where there would be no snow or sleigh bells ringing through out the night every year during December when everyone else got presents from Santa Claus.
3. The grinch hated Christmas because he felt like an outsider. Santa Claus and
The Grinch Stole Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas movies, it is a classic. The Grinch is disliked by the Who’s and is also very bitter. He tries everything to stop the Whos from celebrating Christmas. In the end he has a change of heart and returns all the Christmas presents and decorations he stole from the Whos and ends up celebrating with them.
The Grinch’s bitterness could be due to many reasons. Here are 5 reasons why the Grinch hated Christmas:
1. People were so happy
2. He has been out casted for many years
3. The people of Whoville made fun of him
4. He just hates Christmas all together
5. His heart was too small
I grew up watching the Jim Carey version of The Grinch. I thought that it was a great movie, but there was something missing. It wasn’t until I read the book and watched the original cartoon version that I understood what the movie was missing.
There are 5 reasons why I love the original story, and why you should too!
1. The Grinch Was A Sad Character
The Grinch wasn’t just some mean, selfish character. He had a very sad past that led him to where he was at in life. Even though he made bad choices, he is still a relatable character.
2. Cindy Lou Who Was A Real Person
Cindy Lou Who was no longer just a cute little girl who wanted to bring the Grinch into her home for Christmas dinner so that he could have some happiness in his life. Now she was an actual person with real thoughts, worries and dreams. She had real motives for wanting to get close to the Grinch, and it wasn’t just because she wanted to befriend him.
3. The Story Had More Depth
The original story didn’t just focus on Whoville or Cindy Lou Who or even the Grinch himself, it took us into every person’s lives and showed us how they
The Grinch was a lonesome creature. He hated the Whos and their happiness. But why? Why couldn’t he join in on the fun? We often think of the Grinch as this horrible evil villain. But have you ever stopped to think about what motivated him? Let’s explore some of the possibilities for why he hated Christmas so much.
1. He was self conscious about his body image.
Being a hairy green creature, the Grinch didn’t have a lot of self confidence in his appearance. The pressures of society and social media probably got to him as well. As we all know, every year, people are urged to lose weight and get fit for the holidays. This may have added to his insecurities as well because he could never find an outfit that would fit him properly.
2. He had a dysfunctional family life.
As children, we learn right from wrong and how to behave in society by example – our parents! They are responsible for teaching us values and shaping how their children grow up to be decent, respectable adults. If they don’t do this properly, kids can end up developing into monsters who hate everything and everyone around them!
3. He was bullied as a child
We often forget that villains were
The Grinch was a recluse who lived at the top of Mount Crumpit, a steep high mountain just north of Whoville, home of the merry and warm-hearted Whos. The Grinch hated Christmas and plotted to steal it away from the Whos, whom he held in contempt.
The first thing that you notice about the Grinch is his appearance. He is said to have three hairs on his head—two for his Whoville side and one for his Mount Crumpit side. The three hairs stick straight up because they’re afraid to lie down. His skin is described as “scab-green” and “fungus-grey.” He has yellow eyes that protrude from their sockets so much that they look like “two white onions.”
The Grinch wore a red Santa Claus outfit with a black belt made out of engine belts. He also wore snow boots with tassels on them. If anything, this outfit just shows how much he despises Christmas and the Whos in Whoville. It makes him look like he would fit right in with the festivities and cheer, when in reality he wants to ruin it all!
The holiday season is finally upon us, which means Christmas will be here before we know it. With the holiday season comes a lot of different things: decorations, cold weather, family gatherings and of course, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
I’m not just talking about celebrating with family and friends (although that is a big part). Celebrating the true meaning of Christmas is about more than that; it’s about remembering why this holiday was even created in the first place: to honor Jesus Christ and his birth. So I think it’s important for us to remember why. Here are 5 reasons why I believe we celebrate Christmas:
1. To Remember the Birth of Jesus Christ – It may seem obvious, but this is the most important reason why we celebrate Christmas in the first place. Without Jesus, there would be no point! He came down to earth as an infant and laid in a manger because he wanted to be here with us! This act of love and sacrifice may have taken place over 2,000 years ago but it still impacts our lives today.
2. To Break Away From Our Daily Lives – While some people go through life without much purpose or direction, most of us probably have one thing or another that keeps us