The story takes place in a land "inside a snowflake, like the one on your sleeve". The Whos of Who-ville love Christmas more than any other holiday, but the Grinch, a hairy, green creature living just north of Who-ville, hates Christmas.

The Grinch lives with just his dog, Max, in a cave on Mt. Crumpit. He is haunted by unpleasant memories associated with the Christmas season, hence his having nothing to do with it. The Grinch is a childhood sweetheart of Martha May Whovier, but the mayor of Who-ville, Augustus Maywho, has always been in competition with the Grinch for Martha's affections.

As a baby, the Grinch was brought up with a love for Christmas. When he was eight years old, he made an angel ornament as a gift for Martha. However, he was also worried Martha would dislike his facial hair. He shaves, but ends up cutting himself in several places. At school the next day, he is ridiculed and even the teacher can't help but laugh. Enraged he throws the tree at everybody and it drives him to leave Whoville and set up residence on Mt. Crumpit. Over time, he has become something of an urban legend among the Whos.READ MORE

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