Celebrity Review
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Ron Howard
Producer, Director, Actor

Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas imparts upon us the classic holiday message that the Christmas spirit really is about celebrating the love of family and friends. While the Grinch thinks Christmas traditionally brings the joy of opening presents, sitting down to Christmas dinner and decorating trees, the Whos in Whoville demonstrate that one can celebrate the spirit of giving and sharing without these material aspects of the holiday. After the Grinch takes away everything he thinks symbolizes Christmas, the Whos astonish him by rejoicing with as much enthusiasm as ever and even welcome him to the celebration.

As this lesson is learned by the Grinch, another important one is revealed that has made this book my favorite Dr. Seuss story. As the Grinch comes to realize that Christmas “doesn’t come from a store,” but rather from a more meaningful place within oneself, his heart grows and embraces the true spirit of Christmas. Dr. Seuss lets all of his readers know that it is possible for everyone to change if they are willing to open their minds and hearts to discover new things. Opening my heart to the books of Dr. Seuss has allowed new discovery for me throughout life as a child, adult and parent.