How Grinch Stole Modern. From his storybook legacy to his modern-day anti-holiday influence, the Grinch has become an enduring face of the holidays—sincerely or otherwise. se. The Grinch is a lovable yet menacing character in the Christmas classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. Since the book’s publication in 1957, […]