Every parent knows the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” A very angry creature who has been hurt before with a heart 2 sizes too small. He steals Christmas thinking others will feel his pain. The Whos hearts are filled with joy and their spirits live on, even if their Christmas is gone.
Parents usually show their children the movie to open their eyes to what Christmas is really about. If you look a little deeper the movie isn’t entirely fiction. Studies show that affection can lead to heart growth. The more time you spend with someone the more affection you gain, making your heart grow. A great example is believe it or not “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch has a strong hatred for Christmas. He spends days planning to ruin Christmas. In a change of events Cindy Lou shows a sense of kindness to him. She invites him to all the Christmas gatherings and wants to see the Grinch exhilarated. Further along in the story the Grinch successfully steals Christmas, or so he thinks.
The Whos of Whoville gather together with their hearts filled with joy and sing. The Grinch feels a surge of pain, his heart grew three sizes that day. The more he spent away from Whoville the more he grew cold and heartless. He took their trees, presents, and Christmas feast. Thats when he realized Christmas “was not just something something from the store, maybe something a little more”. The louder he heard them sing the more his heart grew.
Studies show that love can improve your hearts health. In the movie The grinch is invited to all the Christmas events. His heart grew 3 sizes that day. Researches investigate the fact that having support from loved ones can benefit your heart. The studies have shown that over time patients have been calmer and reduced the risk of heart disease.
In addition, the Grinch has a furry friend. His dog, Max keeps him company in his lonely cave at the top of a mountain. Most parents and children might have missed this fact but furry friends can help your hearts health as well. Researches have noticed pet owners like the Grinch have healthier hearts and have chances of living longer after a disease. Scientist think it is from the unconditional love pets will give you. With the information given more conclusions can be made: why the Grinches heart was actually growing and causes that lead up to the very important moment.
Parents and Children have watched “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” focusing on what Christmas really means. The secret meanings behind the Grinches cold hard personality is usually missed by most. He was shown no affection as his heart was two sizes too small because of it. As Cindy Lou and Max show him affection his heart grows three times the size. Knowing the hidden message, watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” once again and focus on how his heart has changed throughout the story.