The Grinch, a bitter and solitary creature, lived in a cave on Mt. Crumpet in a nearby village. He hated Christmas, for the joyous atmosphere and the love and kindness that the villagers shared during the holiday season. The Grinch decided to take matters into his own hands, and he set out to steal Christmas away from the village. With the help of his trusty dog, Max, the Grinch concocted a plan to steal all the presents and decorations from the homes of the villagers.