The tale of the Grinch began in 1957 when Dr. Suess created the short story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas ... Days of Christmas" on the following dates: Friday, Dec. 20, at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Suess created the short story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" The story follows the Grinch, an anti-hero who hates Christmas and attempts to ruin the holiday in Whoville before he finds the true ...