Nick Darnell, a longtime Grinch impersonator, poses at his home in Sherman Oaks on Dec. 23. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) It takes a lot for sweet-tempered 28-year-old Nick Darnell to transform ...

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Dec. 8—If you're in the least bit unnerved by the Grinch before his heart grows three sizes, consider yourself forewarned about Krampus, a half-goat, half-demon beast from German folklore. People ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nick Darnell, a longtime Grinch impersonator, poses at his home in Sherman Oaks on Dec. 23. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) It ...

It takes a lot for sweet-tempered 28-year-old Nick Darnell to transform himself into Christmas' most sought-after sourpuss. There’s colored contacts and facial prosthetics, a protruding belly and at ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dr. Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been a seasonal favorite since 1957. In recent years, the ...