How The Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, is a holiday favorite. Originally published in 1957, the book tells the story of a bitter creature who steals all the toys and trappings of Christmas from Whoville in an attempt to ruin the holiday.
In the process, The Grinch learns the true meaning of the holiday, which is family and togetherness. The book was written as a critique of the commercialization of Christmas.
It has been adapted into film twice. The first, a 1966 animated movie which is still widely watched. The second, a 2000 live action film starring actor Jim Carrey.
The book has also been adapted into a stage play. The play has been performed by various local musical theater groups and as a Broadway production since 1994. The story was also incorporated into a 2010 Christmas episode of the musical television show Glee and was included on their first Christmas album.
One of the best things about How The Grinch Stole Christmas! is the famous You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Who doesn't love that song? Well, now it's time to test your knowledge. Do you know the missing words from the first verse of the song?
You're a 1 one, Mr. Grinch.
You really are a 2 .
You're as 3 as a cactus,
You're as charming as an 4 ,
Mr. Grinch.
You're a bad banana with a 5 black peel.
You really are a 2 .
You're as 3 as a cactus,
You're as charming as an 4 ,
Mr. Grinch.
You're a bad banana with a 5 black peel.
Find out if you were right by listening to the song (1966 cartoon version) or checking out the answers below!
[source: youtube]
Answers:
1. mean
2. heel
3. cuddly
4. eel
5. greasy
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At our Christmas concert a couple of weeks ago, the Stockton Chorale had a tuba quartet, Tuba Express. They played "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch." I could hear audience members singing along. It was great.
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