Quotable Thursday - Christmas Edition

Merry Christmas! To those that celebrate Christmas, of course. And Happy Holiday-of-Your-Choice, if not. It's been a great day here, but more on that another time. Right now, it's Quotable Thursday! And in the spirit of the holiday, I have a couple from one of my all time holiday favorites - How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

I've probably watched that animated cartoon 40 times or more, because it came on TV every year and I watched it faithfully for the longest time. I own it on DVD, as well, so if I miss it on TV, I can watch it. Yes, I have the book, too, and have read it multiple times. But to me, it will always be heard in that Boris Karloff voice that just makes it for me.

So a quote from the beginning, outlining the Grinch's thoughts, hehe:

"I must stop this *whole* thing! Why, for fifty-three years I've put up with it now. I must stop Christmas from coming... but how?"

If you haven't read the book or seen the cartoon, please, please do. They are wonderful memories for me, and just plain fun regardless of your age.

The Grinch, as we know, carries out his dastardly plan, but then discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The Narrator sums it up perfectly at the end...

"Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand."

I hope you had a wonderful, magical day! Keep safe and enjoy the rest of the season.

:)