That time of year is upon us once again! The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and your local Wal-Mart/Target/Dave's Discount Depot is filled to the gills with delightfully sweet treats for children and adults alike. Of course, I'm talking about Christmas. Yes, that wonderful holly, jolly holiday that brings smiles and good cheer to everyone. That special time of year where . . .

One by one, Generation X's favorite holiday specials are hitting big anniversaries, reminding us that we're about to hit middle age ourselves. Last year, A Charlie Brown Christmas turned 40, much to our chagrin. Now it's The Grinch's turn as the classic cartoon version of Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas will celebrate it's 40th anniversary with an extended special, which ABC will air on December 12.

According to the network's press release, this "sepcial edition will include a "making of" documentary, including interviews with Theordore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel, director Chuck Jones, and many of the other people who helped put the show together back in 1966. Considering Geisel, Jones, and many of the other people involved are dead, I'm curious to see how long ago these interviews were done.