After the way he is treated in the movie by the Whos of Whoville, it would be understandable.

Every time he gave into the Christmas spirit, the Whos turned on him.

He decides to give into the holiday spirit and return Christmas to everyone, realizing his mistake.

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The film stars Jim Carrey and is based on the Christmas book of the same name.

Jim Carrey as The Grinch looking inquisitively and Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus MayWho and Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier dressed up in How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Grinch looking hateful towards the mayor in How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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The Grinch grins at his dog Max dressed as a reindeer in How The Grinch Stole Christmas 2000

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas