The Grinch is a fictional character from the classic story, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch is a bitter, grumpy character who lives on a snowy mountaintop and despises the holiday spirit of Christmas. He believes that Christmas is a time of excessive consumerism, greed, and hypocrisy. He also dislikes the loudness and cheerfulness associated with Christmas, which makes him feel miserable and lonely. As a result, the Grinch is determined to ruin Christmas for everyone else, hoping that this will make him feel better.