How the Grinch Stole Christmas
When Dr. Seuss penned his holiday favorite, How
the Grinch Stole Christmas!, one wonders if he had
an idea of the icon he had just created. Today, nearly every adult and child
has heard the story of this creature whose heart was changed by the faith and
joy of the little whos down in Whoville. Whether you prefer the old
animated version of this story on television, the newer cinematic viewing of
the tale starring Jim Carrey, or simply relish the idea of curling up in front
of a fire with the book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a
seasonal favorite to be sure.
Dr. Seuss was 53 when he wrote How
the Grinch Stole Christmas in 1957, the same decade in which he saw
success with other childrens classics, such as The Cat in the
Hat and If I ran the Circus. This is one of the first books
by Dr. Seuss that does not use any made up words for the sake of rhyming to the
previous lines. The pictures are simple ink drawings, and the only colors that
are used throughout the book are black, red and the pink of the Grinchs
eyes. This classic story has been translated into numerous languages, including
Latin, and has been loved by children across the globe for generations.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas comes to the Big
Screen
In November of 2000, the Grinch came to the big screen, in a
movie version of the tale that starred Jim Carrey and was directed by Ron
Howard. The grinch suit that Carrey wears throughout the film is actually
covered in yak hairs that were dyed green and stitched on by hand one at
a time. This was the first film to feature so many characters in heavy makeup
that created a variety of creatures since the Wizard of Oz came out in 1939.
While How the Grinch Stole Christmas cost over 115 million dollars
to create, it turned out to be the box office hit of the season as the
top-selling movie in the year 2000. The film was fairly true to the original,
literary version of the story.
Whether you decide to enjoy the Grinch in
print, on television or with a DVD, this holiday classic has become a mainstay
in many homes today. You can still find copies of the book, television special
and movie at many stores and on the Internet. How the Grinch Stole
Christmas is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season with
your family.
Shop for Christmas Movies
Explore more about Christmas Movies
What's the Best Christmas
Movie?
Christmas is a great time to gather your family together with a
big bowl of popcorn to watch a Christmas classic or a new Christmas movie.
Curling up on the couch with a warm blanket and a favorite Christmas movie is a
tradition Americans savor every year.
Favorite Christmas
Movie
While everyone will have different Christmas movies that are most
enjoyable, there are some that remain favorites.
Charles Dickens A
Christmas Carol
Whether you have read the book or watched one of the
hundreds of stage and film productions, A Christmas Carol is
probably one of the most prevalent and well-known Christmas stories ever
created.
Christmas With The
Kranks (Movie Review)
Based on the best-selling John Grisham novel
titled Skipping Christmas, Christmas With The Kranks resembles the book in
almost every facet save for the title. Starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis,
Christmas With The Kranks is an instant Christmas holiday classic.
National
Lampoons Christmas Vacation Movie
The third installment of the Griswold
family saga is a significant improvement over their previous vacation (National
Lampoon's European Vacation).
Other Links
|
Christian Music Zig Ziglar Books Success Bookstore |
Wedding Planning Hotel Reservations Automobile University |
English Springer
Spaniels Star Wars Collectibles Custom Jewelry |


