Travis Kelce wore a festive Santa hat to the Chiefs Christmas party

Travis Kelce brought the happy spirit to the Kansas City Chiefs Holiday party thanks to his festive Santa hat.

Kelce, 35, attended his NFL team’s Christmas party on Friday, December 13, hosted by the Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family. During the celebration, Hunt, 59, took the microphone to explain Kelce’s nomination for the 2024 Walter Peyton Man of the Year award. (The trophy will be presented at the NFL Honors Ceremony prior to the Super Bowl in February 2025.)

“He consistently uses his platform for good, so it’s an honor to recognize Travis Kelce,” Hunt gushed in a speech his daughter shared on social media Gracie. “Since arriving in Kansas City 12 years ago, Travis has established himself as one of the greatest to ever wear a Chiefs jersey – and one of the greatest tight ends to ever play the game.”

Hunt added: “Travis was impressive off the field too. His 87 and Running Foundation made a difference in so many young people’s lives as it prepares them for success inside and outside the classroom. Through its partnership with Operation Breakthrough, thousands of meals have been provided to area families.”

Kelce then joined Hunt on stage and showed off his signature style. Kelce wore an all-black fitwhich he topped off with a festive red Santa hat.

Hunt’s wife, TaviaShe also captured moments of the holiday on her Instagram.

“At the Chiefs Christmas party we celebrated the joy of the season and the bond of our football family,” Tavia wrote in it Subtitles later on Friday. “We are so grateful for this incredible organization and the amazing people who work tirelessly to achieve excellence and make everything possible.”

She continued, “Congratulations to Travis Kelce on being nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year by the Chiefs and happy birthday to @TaylorSwift!”

The Chiefs Christmas party took place on Swift’s 35th birthday. The pop star has been in a relationship with Kelce since summer 2023 and then became a member of Chiefs Kingdom.

“Football is great, it turns out,” Swift previously said TIME in her 2023 Person of the Year Profile.. “I’ve been missing out my whole life.”

While speaking to the outlet, Swift also gushed about watching Kelce show off his football skills.

“When they say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to watch him do what he loves. We stand up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” emphasized the Grammy winner. “The opposite of that is that you have to go to great lengths to make sure no one knows you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”

Kelce feels the same way, he often visits Swift’s Epoch tour Concerts before it ended. He even told Us weekly exclusively in May that the performances were “incredible.”