Elvis Presley was a traditionalist when it came to the Christmas holidays. He loved the serenity of the days leading up to Dec. 25 and the fun that ensued through New Year’s. However, he insisted the day’s solemnity be honored by one person, whom he entrusted to say the Presley family Christmas blessing at dinnertime.
Elvis Presley didn’t want the significance of Christmas to go unnoticed
Christmas Day was of great importance to Elvis Presley and his family. They shared their main meal in the middle of the day and entertained friends and family later.
Dee Stanley, who wed Elvis’ father Vernon in 1960, claimed Elvis entrusted her with an essential part of the Christmas holiday. He wanted her to say a traditional blessing before dinner.
“Elvis asked me to say grace before we ate. He told me that he respected my Christian faith, and I know he was sincere in what he said,...
Elvis Presley didn’t want the significance of Christmas to go unnoticed
Christmas Day was of great importance to Elvis Presley and his family. They shared their main meal in the middle of the day and entertained friends and family later.
Dee Stanley, who wed Elvis’ father Vernon in 1960, claimed Elvis entrusted her with an essential part of the Christmas holiday. He wanted her to say a traditional blessing before dinner.
“Elvis asked me to say grace before we ate. He told me that he respected my Christian faith, and I know he was sincere in what he said,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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