The Grinch is a fictional character from the classic Dr. Seuss children's story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" He is depicted as a green, furry creature who lives in a cave on a mountain above the village of Whoville. The Grinch is known for his sour attitude and his hatred of Christmas, which he believes is a time of excessive materialism and commercialism. Despite his best efforts to spoil Christmas for the Whos, the Grinch ultimately realizes the true meaning of the holiday and learns to embrace it.