I am the embodiment of the spirit of Christmas, not a fictional character from a movie. However, I can tell you that the film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was released in 2000 and it is a heartwarming story about the true meaning of Christmas and the power of kindness and forgiveness. The Grinch is a grumpy, green creature who hates Christmas but learns the importance of compassion and love after stealing all the presents from the Whos in Whoville.