*Chapter 1: Whoville*

It is December in Whoville. The time of year has finally arrived for the Whos. The Whos couldn't get enough of Christmas. They love the decorations, the lights, the snow, the trees, even the presents! This year, Christmas will be three times bigger. The Mayor of Whoville has everything planned out for his town.
One morning, the Whos are off to work in town. Not only that, they begin to sing their traditional song to brighten up their day.

"Fahoo fores dahoo dore-es.
Welcome Christmas bring your light.
Fahoo fores dahoo dore-es.
Welcome in the cold, dark night.
Welcome Christmas, fahoo ramus.
Welcome Christmas, dahoo damus.
Welcome Christmas, while we stand,
Heart to heart and hand in hand."

The Mayor, Augustus Who-vier, is driving through town with a big smile on his face. He is short and chubby, has curly gray hair and a thin mustache. He is wearing a dark blue suit with a scarf and dress black shoes.

"Merry Christmas, everyone!" He claimed happily to the Whos who waved at him.

"Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Who-vier!"

"Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff.
Like bingle balls and whofoo fluff!
Trim up the tree with goowho gums,
And bizlbix and wums!
Trim every blessed window,
And trim every blessed door.
Hang up whoboohoo bricks,
Then run out and get some more!"

The children of Whoville are running to get to school. Cindy Lou Who is catching up with her classmates with a smile. A young Who boy, Marco May, ran by her side with his books. He is wearing glasses and has messy brown hair.

"Race ya to class, Cindy!" He said with a smirk.

"You're gonna lose, Marco!" Cindy claimed. They ran up to the school building as the school bell rings.

"Hang pantookas on the ceiling,
Pile panfoolas on the floor.
Trim every blessed needle,
On the blessed Chistmas tree.
Trim you! Trim me!
Trim up the tree with fuzzle fuzz.
And blipper bloos and wuzzle wuzz!
Trim up your uncle and your aunt,
With yards of whofaunt flaaaaant!"

Cassandra May is carrying the boxes and bags. One of the items fell out of her arms. She let out a groan. She turned back and see her daughter looking at the roses at the Daisy's Daisies flower shop with a smile. The woman sighed.

"Martha May!" She called loudly. 26 year old Martha flinched before looking at her mother. Martha has light brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a red coat with orange leggings and black boots. A red ribbon is tied behind her hair. She rushed over to her mother and help her carry the stuff they bought for their house to decorate. "How many times do I have to tell you? Do not get distracted!" Cassandra scolded.

"I'm sorry, mother." Martha said with a small frown. "It's just everything is so beautiful. Christmas is coming. It's my favorite holiday. Everyone is singing, the decorations-"

"Ahem." Cassandra cleared her throat. Martha follows her mother down the street as they carry their items. "I know you love Christmas, darling. But don't get too attached. There is life out here you know. You have that nice mayor you've been seeing. I say, that man knows how to treat a lady." Cassandra said with a smile. Martha didn't say anything.
It is true. Martha May is dating the Mayor of Whoville. They've been dating for two years. Augustus treats her well and he is a gentleman, yet he can be annoying at times. Martha's parents also voted him to be mayor and treat him like he is part of their family. Even Cassandra hoped that one day that Augustus will propose to Martha since they are both rich. Yet, Martha doesn't care for marriage now. She is old enough to marry a Who, but not ready to be married now. After the times Martha and Augustus date, Martha's heart felt empty. Like something was missing. She loves the mayor, but...she is not in love with him. At all. Strange indeed.

"Mother, Augustus is a nice man, but I think he's just-" Martha was cut off when they saw Betty Lou setting up her Christmas lights on the house. She waved at them with a grin. She has dark hair with candy in it. She's the mother of Cindy Lou.

"Hello, May Whos!" Betty greeted.

"Good morning, Betty!" Cassandra said. "I see you are getting your house ready."

"Yes. Since the Mayor plans the Christmas Party in the whole town, I gotta get things ready early! Christmas is coming in a week!" Betty said.

"Yes. We are honored to join the party, Betty. Martha will be the Christmas Queen since she is dating Augustus Who-vier." Cassandra said. Martha looked at her mother in silent. Christmas Queen? What did she mean by that? "Well good-bye for now, Betty. We have to set up our house."

Neil May is sitting on the chair, reading a Who Newspaper. He is tall with a bald head and a mustache. Martha and Cassandra walked in the house and put their things on the floor.

"Mother, what do you mean about me becoming the Christmas Queen?" Martha asked.

"Oh. Seems like I ruined the surprise. But no matter." Cassandra said. "You see, dear. Augustus wanted you and him to become king and queen of the Christmas Whoville Party. You two will be the ones who will light up the tree, and dance on the ice. Ah, so romantic."

"Cassandra, don't make our daughter excited." Neil spoke, putting away the newspaper.

"Right. I don't want to be too excited." Martha said with a fake smile. She isn't sure about the party. What was the mayor planning?

"Don't worry about a thing, darling. Thank you for shopping with me. Now, you may do what you wish." Cassandra said, putting the boxes away. Martha walked back out to have time to herself.
She looked up to see Mt. Crumpit. She had heard stories about a creature living there. It is not a Who. Martha knew that every Who down in Whoville loves Christmas so much, but the Grinch, lived up in Mt. Crumpit, did not.

*Author's Note: Merry Christmas everyone! And have a Happy New Year! Be sure to follow and favorite this tale!*