The first Christmas Elvis spent in Graceland was in 1957 surrounded by his parents and girlfriend Anita
Wood .Elvis gave Anita a poodle for Christmas. For his beloved mother, Gladys, Elvis went on a spending spree to and bought up every electrical kitchen appliance he could find. If that was not enough, Elvis bought her the finest cashmere coat he could find on Beale
Street. No matter how much Christmas cheer was toasted, the Presley’s could not overcome their sadness. For it was at Graceland that year that Elvis was serve his induction notice.
Every year that Elvis was in residence an
eight foot tall Christmas tree held a prime position in the lounge at Graceland. Last Christmas Elvis spent at Graceland was 1976 when he donated $1,000 to the local police station. Gave away several cars to friends and strangers and contributed $52,00.00 to charity. Only two days later,
December 27, 1976 Elvis performed at the Levitt Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
Then on December 28, 1976 in keeping of the Christmas spirit, Elvis included many gospel
& religious hymns
at the concert in Dallas, Texas. Elvis loved gift giving. As he could not send a gift to each and every fan he would make it clear how much he appreciated their support by posting Christmas cards to all the Elvis Fan Club in the USA and
worldwide
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY
NEW YEAR
