He loved Christmas and stayed at Graceland many days in December to enjoy some rest.
His divorce from Priscilla was finalized October 9, 1973, so December, 1973 was his first Christmas as a divorced man.
Elvis did not feel like celebrating since Priscilla had taken Lisa Marie to live in California.
The day passed almost unnoticed, and presents remained unopened. Elvis was depressed and spent several days alone in his bedroom.