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Being a Christmas grinch isn't just reserved for movies — and some of your favorite TV shows have even had characters notorious for their dislike of all things Santa. The Big Bang Theory ...
The term "humbug" didn't end with A Christmas Carol. It also made a popular appearance in the book, The Wizard of Oz . Specifically, in the chapter titled, " The Magic Art of the Great Humbug.
Ebenezer Scrooge (/ ˌ ɛ b ɪ ˈ n iː z ər ˈ s k r uː dʒ /) is a fictional character and the protagonist of Charles Dickens's 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol.Initially a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas, his redemption by visits from the ghost of Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come has become a defining ...
The grumpy, anti-holiday spirit of the character has led to the everyday term "Grinch" [27] [28] coming to refer to a person opposed to Christmas time celebrations [29] [30] or to someone with a coarse, greedy attitude. [28] In 2002, TV Guide ranked The Grinch number 5 on its "50 Greatest Cartoon Characters of All Time" list. [27]
[148] [149] Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is an often-cited example of misanthropy. He is described as a cold-hearted, solitary miser who detests Christmas. He is greedy, selfish, and has no regard for the well-being of others. [150] [151] [152] Other writers associated with misanthropy include Gustave Flaubert and ...
The 60 best Christmas movies to watch this holiday season include rom-coms and slapstick comedies like Elf, Happiest Season, and Home Alone, among others.
Violent Night is a 2022 American Christmas action comedy film directed by Tommy Wirkola and written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller. It follows Santa Claus (portrayed by David Harbour) as he fights mercenaries who have taken a wealthy family hostage in their home. [6] The film also stars John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, and Beverly D'Angelo.
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