In the classic 1966 television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," the Grinch, a grouchy green creature, plots to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. He and his dog Max sneak into the town, disguised as Santa, to steal all the gifts and decorations. Meanwhile, Cindy-Lou Who, a young girl, sets out to find the true spirit of Christmas. Throughout the movie, there are various scenes of the Grinch causing mischief and mayhem, stealing gifts and decorations, and causing chaos in the Whos' town.