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Grinch Returns: NBC Special and $10K NYC Reward

12/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

NBC will air the 1966 animated holiday special How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Christmas Day at 8:30 p.m.
The film, based on Dr. Seuss's book, shows the Grinch's transformation from a Christmas-hating villain to a joyful participant.
Impersonators such as Nick Darnell note a shift toward embracing the Grinch's anti-consumerist message.
In New York City, the NYPD has issued a $10,000 reward for the Grinch.

History

Historical Context

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," written by Dr. Seuss and published in 1957, critiques consumerism during the post-war economic boom, when spending surged by 25% from 1950 to 1960. The 1966 animated adaptation further popularized the Grinch's anti-materialist message. Today, impersonators like Nick Darnell reflect ongoing societal concerns about materialism, demonstrating the story's lasting influence on holiday traditions and discussions about Christmas's true spirit.

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Story summary

NBC will air the 1966 animated holiday special How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Christmas Day at 8:30 p.m.
The film, based on Dr. Seuss's book, shows the Grinch's transformation from a Christmas-hating villain to a joyful participant.
Impersonators such as Nick Darnell note a shift toward embracing the Grinch's anti-consumerist message.
In New York City, the NYPD has issued a $10,000 reward for the Grinch.

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