Marilyn Monroe's "Merry Christmas" services are a great way to enjoy the holiday season. Monroe's services are available to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Monroe's services are typically two hours long and include a variety of festive activities.
Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model, and singer. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage. She married at 16, but this was annulled in 1942. Monroe signed with 20th Century Fox in 1946 and became one of the studio's most popular actresses. She starred in a number of hit films including "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953), "The Seven Year Itch" (1955), and "Some Like It Hot" (1959). Monroe also posed for several iconic photographs and was the subject of numerous rumors and scandals. She divorced Joe DiMaggio in 1954 and married Arthur Miller in 1956. Monroe died of an overdose of barbiturates on August 5, 1962.
The annual Marilyn Monroe Merry Christmas Services are held each year on the first Sunday of December. The service is a non-denominational Christian service, and is attended by Monroe fans from around the world. The service includes a moment of silence for Monroe, as well as a performance of "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" in honor of her.