How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
by Dr. Seuss, Rik Mayall · first published 1957
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The Grinch tries to stop Christmas from arriving by stealing all the presents and food from the village, but much to his surprise it comes anyway. Could Christmas be more than presents?
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…and then go and do what fulfills you as an individual. -- It puzzles me why anyone would go around in a santa suit cheering up kids they'll never see again. If you don't like my answer, then go read How the Grinch Stole Christmas and contemplate the essence of your existence, and then go do what fulfills you as an individual.
Other obviously moralistic works by him: * Thidwick the big hearted moose * Anything with Horton * How the Grinch stole Christmas
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