Christmas in the South - Holiday Festivals and Christmas Lights

Winter at Graceland - Memphis, Tennessee
Graceland Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony - Friday, November 20, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Tours of Graceland Decorated for the Holidays - November 20, 2009 – January 10, 2010

The Holidays
During the holidays, Graceland features many traditional decorations that Elvis enjoyed for Christmas at his beloved Memphis home. On the front lawn, a festive display welcomes visitors with a replica of the greeting from Elvis' first Christmas at Graceland in 1957, “Merry Christmas to All, Elvis.” Other outdoor decorations include a life size nativity scene, first displayed in the 1960s, and nostalgic blue lights lining the driveway, recalling the spirit of the popular Elvis hit, Blue Christmas.

In the mansion, Elvis’s traditional Christmas decorations include Presley family Christmas gifts and artifacts, red draperies at the windows of the front rooms, changed from the usual blue draperies each year for the holidays. Seasonal events usually include a tree lighting ceremony, nighttime tours and special exhibits, an Elvis-Santa and more. For details, visit Winter at Graceland.

The Elvis Presley Birthday Celebration
January 7 – 10, 2010
A full schedule of events celebrates of Elvis' birthday each year. For details, visit Elvis' Birthday Celebration.

For additional information about Graceland, visit Elvis.com.

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