Grinchmas is Coming Again to Gourmet Goodies This Year. Grinchmas is Coming, It\u2019s Practically Here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
by James Coulter<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Now we all know the story, of how the Grinch tried to take Christmas from the Whos, but he learned his mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you ever wondered what the Grinch does nowadays,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll be happy to learn he mended his ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He now pays special visits to other small towns,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To share the holiday spirit, and turn upside frowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He’s coming to Winter Haven, quite soon, you’ll see,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And he’ll be paying a visit to the Gourmet Goodies Bakery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, he’s actually been perusing that bakery each year,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help ring in the season with holiday cheer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its annual Grinchmas, and it’s happening again<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, December 7, starting at 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, he’s coming that day, and he’s ready to greet,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the good girls and boys, who will be waiting to meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And be sure to have Mom and Dad grab a sugary treat,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One for the whole family to happily eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carissa Hughes, owner of Gourmet Goodies Bakery, has been hosting this annual Christmas event for the past five years. While other local businesses may host meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, Hughes wanted to do something a little different. So, she’s been inviting the Grinch to meet and greet customers old and young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We went from our first year with 30 to 40 people, but every year we have had it now, it has run a turnout of over 1,000 people,” Hughes said. “We have them lined up usually around the block, but we try to make it so the line goes as quickly as possible.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grinchmas will be hosted on Sat. Dec. 7 from 10 AM at Gourmet Goodies, located at 68 4th St NW in Winter Haven. For more information, visit their website at ggcupcake.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n