67-Year-Old Festive Decor Brings Christmas Magic To Graceland

A certain piece of holiday decor holds significance at Graceland, as Elvis Presley purchased it for his first Christmas on the property in 1957. This historical item still gets displayed during the holidays, as Elvis fans troop to the estate for yearly Christmas magic.

Aside from the star decor of the show, other adornments from seven decades ago still feature in the current setup; such as Elvis’ Christmas tree, and the tinsel from back then. Graceland archivist Angie Marchese noted the items are packed away carefully each year, which explains their longevity.

Which of Elvis Presley’s Christmas decorations stands out at Graceland?

Elvis’ beloved decoration piece is a yard display sign featuring Santa and his reindeer, with the message “Merry Christmas to All, Elvis” boldly written above it. He reportedly purchased it from the Bain Sign company for $300 and placed it on his front lawn, which is the first thing visitors see.

The sign is now one of the top attractions in Graceland during Christmas, and it is currently on display until January 8, 2025. It is situated to the left of the mansion, as it got moved from the right when Elvis purchased a larger nativity set.

Fans look forward to visiting Graceland for the holidays

Elvis enjoyed making Christmas special for his family during his lifetime, and he is now doing so for fans long after his demise. Photos of the Santa and reindeer sign made it to social media, and many expressed their interest in visiting the famous property.

Someone gushed about Elvis’ love for Yuletide, noting that the late legend is like a little kid when at Christmas. “The countdown for Christmas coming closer Elvis would start to get even more excited, and he loved donating gifts and money for the various charities,” they explained, adding that he loved holiday shopping for his family and hosting get-togethers to sing carols.