McDonald's has introduced a new perk that has customers' hearts growing three sizes for the holidays—Grinch-themed socks.
The fast-food franchise is actually going all-out with the Grinch theme this year. The "Grinch meal" comes with either a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, a medium drink, and McShaker Fries with a Grinch Salt dill pickle seasoning packet.
And yes, the meal also comes with a pair of Grinch socks.
looks like somebody’s making the holidays all about himself again. Grinch Meal out 12.2 pic.twitter.com/nmuhhCvJ4u
— McDonald's (@McDonalds) November 20, 2025
@mcdonaldswestcoast STOP SCROLLING ? Your first look at the McDonald’s x Grinch Socks is HERE. ??? Dropping with the Grinch Meal on Dec. 2nd. ?Collectible, comfy, and Grinch-approved! ? Which color are YOU going for?! ? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️ #grinch #christmas #mcdonalds #grinchmas #socal #familyowned
♬ You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch (A Funny Christmas Song) - Allan Sherman
Everyone wants the McDonald's Grinch socks
The Grinch Christmas promotion is already doing well. Although it isn't supposed to launch in the U.S. until Dec. 2, it hit the UK and Ireland earlier this week, leading to a lot of happy Grinch fans and a lot of other people frustrated to discover how quickly stores are running out of the socks.
@alextench Free socks from McDonald’s #Grinch #Food #Christmas #McDonalds
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Having a bad day, found out McDonalds is doing Grinch socks, now I have new Grinch socks pic.twitter.com/U9RZagCjtx
— Annakumaa || VTuber ? (@Annakuma_) November 27, 2025
Mcdonald's have their Christmas menu up today in Ireland, an odd pair of grinch socks with adult meals is good fun i thought pic.twitter.com/dml5JnFE3k
— Pizza Slayer Capy Freak (@Pizzaslayer76) November 27, 2025
today im thankful for my mcdonalds grinch christmas socks ????? pic.twitter.com/3YAOTH6Vgx
— ペッピ✩パーティー (@gwebu70096) November 27, 2025
What each country gets in the McDonald's Grinch promotion
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♬ You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch (A Funny Christmas Song) - Allan Sherman
It's worth noting the promotion does vary a bit from country to country. Over in the UK and Ireland, they're also getting a slew of seasonal items like Frozen Grinch Lemonade and Grumble Pie. They also specifically get mismatched socks, whereas the U.S. appears to be slated to receive matched pairs for whatever reason.
Got my free drink two days ago. Hot chocolate with a caramel shot.
— Aisling ? (@Aisling29800332) November 27, 2025
And today I wanted to try the Grinch meal that comes with socks. I got Blue and Yellow ones, the salt that looks like his dandruff was gherkin flavour and the frozen lemonade was melon, It was alright. pic.twitter.com/WdleSaRPXH
Meanwhile, over in Australia, they're getting "Sand Globes" rather than socks as part of their Grinch promotion.
There's a Grinch-themed Christmas meal coming to McDonald's. if you live in Australia, it comes with a snowglobe. if you live in America, it comes with socks pic.twitter.com/OXeft3PXeP
— Quinton Reviews (@Q_Review) November 21, 2025
But for any Americans looking to get their hands on some matching Grinch socks and McShaker fries, head on over to McDonald's starting Dec 2!
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