The dukes might have stolen Christmas by manipulating events or tricking people. It could involve stealing gifts or ruining the holiday preparations.
I think the dukes stole Christmas in the novels by coming up with elaborate schemes and exploiting the vulnerabilities of the holiday celebration. Maybe they had inside help or used their power and influence to carry out their theft.
The Grinch came up with a devious plan to dress up as Santa and steal all the presents and decorations from the houses in Whoville.
The Grinch snuck into the town while everyone was asleep and stole all the presents, decorations, and food for the Christmas celebration.
The Grinch stole Christmas in a rather sneaky way. He put on a Santa suit, crept into the homes of the Whos, and carried off all the Christmas goodies. His motive was to ruin the holiday for everyone, but he ended up learning a valuable lesson in the end.
The Grinch planned and executed his theft by disguising himself and creeping into the village when everyone was asleep. He took all the Christmas decorations and presents.
The Grinch stole Christmas by using a sleigh and stealing all the gifts and festive items. His plan was to ruin Christmas for the Whos, but in the end, he learned the true meaning of the holiday.
Well, it could be that in the comic, Trump's actions or policies were depicted as having a negative impact on the Christmas spirit or related events. But it's all fictional and open to interpretation.
The Grinch dressed up as Santa Claus and climbed down the chimneys of the Whos' houses to steal their presents and decorations.
The Grinch stole Christmas because he was a bitter and lonely creature who hated the happiness and joy the holiday brought to others.
The Grinch used his devious plans and disguises to sneak into the town and steal all the Christmas stuff. His motivation was his hatred for the holiday and the joy it brought to others.
No way! Kyoani doesn't steal novels. They have their own creative processes and respect copyrights.