Elvis Presley’s Christmas to Remember: Riding Tractors and Spreading Cheer
A heartwarming and hilarious story about Elvis Presley’s Christmas celebration in 1967 has been shared by his cousin, Billy Smith. According to Smith, Elvis decided to take out his new riding tractor with a wagon attached and ride around the neighborhood with his inner circle, including Priscilla Presley and Smith’s wife, Jo.
As they drove down Old Hickory Boulevard, near Graceland, they came across a house with a Christmas party in full swing. The guests were enjoying drinks and mingling through the open drapes of a big window. Elvis, being the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, couldn’t resist joining in on the fun. He pulled the tractor up to the window and started singing “Jingle Bells” with his Memphis Mafia.
The Christmas party guests were shocked and amazed, their mouths flying open in astonishment as they watched Elvis conduct the festive tune. Some even stood frozen, drinks in hand, unsure if they were dreaming or if it was really the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll singing outside their window. Elvis even added his own verses to the classic Christmas song, leaving his guests in stitches.
As the partygoers began to come outside, Elvis knew it was time to make a departure. With a merry “Merry Christmas!” he drove off on his tractor, leaving behind a memory that would last a lifetime. Elvis jokingly remarked to his Memphis Mafia, “Now tomorrow they won’t know if they had a little too much to drink or if it was really me!”
This lighthearted and joyful moment showcases Elvis’s playful and generous spirit, reminding us that even the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll loved to have fun and spread Christmas cheer. The story is a testament to the enduring legacy of Elvis Presley, a man who brought people together through his music and his infectious enthusiasm for life.
