Halloween is Grinch Night Timeline ( Real )

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October 28, 1977

Premiere of 'Halloween is Grinch Night'

The movie 'Halloween is Grinch Night,' a Halloween-themed special based on Dr. Seuss's characters, premiered.

Halloween is Grinch Night Timeline ( Fictional )

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Evening before Grinch Night

Grinch feels annoyed by Whos' cheerfulness

The Grinch becomes irritated by the happiness and festivities of the Whos down in Whoville, setting the stage for his sinister plans.

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Grinch Night evening

Start of Grinch Night

An eerie, foggy night known as Grinch Night begins, which occurs once every few years when the Grinch's temper flares up and causes havoc in Whoville.

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Early Grinch Night

Grinch awakens 'Sour-Snap' snowstorm

The Grinch causes the arrival of a wild, sinister snowstorm called Sour-Snap that terrifies the Whos and covers Whoville in spooky black snowflakes.

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During Grinch Night

Cindy Lou Who decides to confront Grinch Night

Young Cindy Lou Who decides to face the terrifying Grinch Night by going out to find her missing dog, despite the dangers.

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Mid Grinch Night

Cindy Lou Who confronts the Grinch

Cindy Lou Who courageously meets the Grinch in the storm and hopes to understand and calm him down.

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Late Grinch Night

Grinch changes his mind

Moved by Cindy Lou Who’s kindness and bravery, the Grinch's anger lessens and he decides not to ruin Grinch Night for the Whos.

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Grinch Night sunrise

Grinch Night ends with the sunrise

As dawn breaks, the eerie Grinch Night storm dissipates, the snow melts away, and peace returns to Whoville.