Travis Kelce is officially hyped for his first holiday season as a husband, telling Women’s Wear Daily he is “excited for my first holiday as a married man.”
He tied the knot with Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on a Friday, July 3, and from the sounds of it, new traditions are already brewing. Kelce is all about those “old traditions” but cannot wait to “start some new ones,” kicking off his celebrations the second that tree goes up. Seriously, is there anything more classic than that? He is even back with Tommy Hilfiger for their winter 2026 campaign, “The Perfect Holiday,” which just dropped on November 5. In the promo video, Kelce spilled the beans about his Christmas Day game, saying he is looking forward to his “first Christmas as a married man” with his “entire family.” And yeah, he is wondering if Tommy has any Christmas onesies. We all want to know, Travis! He also gave a shout-out to his mom, Donna Kelce, for her legendary blueberry muffins during the season. Kelce has been a global brand ambassador and creative collaborator for Hilfiger since March, even starring in his first promo with Swift’s dog, Wendy, in the fall campaign.
The “Tug-of-War” No One Saw Coming For Their First Christmas
But here is where things get real for the newlyweds: Christmas. After hitting that huge relationship milestone, this holiday season is going to be special, but it also comes with a unique challenge. According to a source close to the situation, per British celeb journalist Rob Shuter’s Nice But Naughty Substack, neither Kelce nor Swift wants to disappoint their parents. That is a classic holiday dilemma, right? But more than that, they want to avoid their first Christmas as a married couple becoming a “tug-of-war.” They want everyone to feel included, which, honestly, is the ultimate goal for any big family holiday.
One Big Family Christmas: The New Playbook for the Holidays
So, what is their game plan? The source claims they believe “bringing everyone together is the perfect answer.” This move lets them kick off their own traditions without making either family feel left out. It is all about creating “one big family Christmas.” This is a smart play, especially considering past holiday schedules. The Chiefs hosted the Christmas Day game at Arrowhead Stadium in both 2023 and 2025, with Swift there cheering him on. But in 2024, when the Chiefs faced the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Swift was not in attendance. Now, for the first time in several seasons, the Chiefs *are not* scheduled for a Christmas game in 2026. This means the possibilities for Kelce and Swift’s first Christmas as a married couple are, as the source put it, “endless.”
With no Christmas Day game on the schedule, it looks like Kelce and Swift are gearing up for the ultimate family celebration. Expect to see those “one big family Christmas” traditions starting strong this year. We cannot wait to see what new holiday magic they cook up.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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