By bringing back a 67-year-old object that epitomizes the season, Elvis Presley’s Graceland magically celebrates the holiday. Elvis bought it for his first Christmas at Graceland in 1957, and it brings the Memphis home to life every year.
The iconic piece of Elvis Presley merchandise that characterizes Graceland around the holidays
In 1957, Elvis Presley celebrated Christmas for the primary time at Graceland. In the spring of the identical yr, he bought the residence.
He thus desired to create memories for his mother, Gladys Presley, and father, Vernon. For his friends and extended family, Elvis made Graceland as magical as he could.
The Christmas sign was on the right of the house before it was moved to the left of Graceland. However, the Santa sign was replaced by the religious figurines after Elvis decided to buy a larger nativity scene.
What additional embellishment dates back to Elvis Presley’s time at Graceland?
Elvis Presley’s Christmas tree is another annual display of decorations. His ornaments and the actual tinsel he used adorn the tree.
Every year, the tinsel, ornaments, and centerpiece adornment are meticulously stored away. Angie Marchese, however, made a joke about how she’s always shocked that the tinsel has endured for nearly 70 holiday seasons after Elvis used it.
The holiday decorations at Graceland remain up until Elvis Presley’s birthday.
Late November is when Elvis Presley usually decorated Graceland. He would continue to decorate for the holidays until the beginning of January.
Why does Graceland stay decked out until January 8, Elvis Presley’s birthday? Because Elvis did it that way, and the custom lives on.
According to the official Graceland blog, January 8th was designated as Elvis Presley Day in 1974 by the mayors of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee. There was a parade along Elvis Presley Boulevard to Graceland that first year. The band at Humes High School performed “Happy Birthday.”
Graceland will commemorate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 90th birthday in January 2025. A event including distinguished guests close to Elvis Presley will take place from January 8–11.
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