The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a classic Christmas story written by Dr. Seuss. It tells the tale of a grouchy and lonely creature named the Grinch who lives on top of a mountain overlooking the town of Whoville. The Grinch resents the Christmas spirit and the joy it brings to the Whos, so he hatches a plan to steal Christmas from them. He and his trusty dog, Max, set out on Christmas Eve to steal all the presents and decorations from the Whos' homes. However, the Grinch eventually learns that Christmas is more than just gifts and decorations.