The grinch is a grumpy, solitary creature who lives in a cave on a snowy mountain. He hates Christmas because he's tired of the noise and chaos that comes with it. One day, the grinch decides to steal Christmas from the Whos down in Who-ville. He sneaks into town in the middle of the night and takes all their Christmas decorations, presents, and food. The grinch returns to his cave, satisfied with his evil deed. But when he looks out his window, he sees the Whos celebrating Christmas anyway.