At a Glance
- Taylor Swift gave $600 to Chiefs staff on Dec. 25
- She also donated $1 million to Feeding America, American Heart Association, and MusiCares
- The star arrived with Santa Claus to Arrowhead Stadium
Why it matters: Fans see her generosity extend beyond music into community support.
On Christmas Day, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium buzzed not only with a football game but also with the unexpected generosity of pop superstar Taylor Swift. While cheering on her favorite player, Travis Kelce, Swift handed out a $600 gift to hardworking staff members and continued her holiday giving spree with major charitable donations.
Holiday Surprise at Arrowhead
During the Chiefs-Raiders matchup on Dec. 25, Taylor Swift walked the stadium and greeted staff with a warm ‘Merry Christmas’ before giving each a $600 check.
- $600 gift to each staff member
- Greeted staff with holiday cheer
- Handed out checks in person
Robyn Gentry stated:
> “She was running around telling everyone merry Christmas and came towards me, saying thank you so much for working on Christmas, please take this, Merry Christmas,”
> “My mind just froze. Of course I said Merry Christmas and thank you so much. Travis and her were smiling so big and just kept saying merry Christmas, thank you for working Christmas but then they were gone and I stopped to look at what was in my hand…. $600.”
Beyond the Stadium
Taylor Swift‘s philanthropy extends beyond the field. She donated $1 million to Feeding America and the American Heart Association, and another large contribution to MusiCares.
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| Feeding America | $1 million |
| American Heart Association | $1 million |
| MusiCares | Large donation (amount not disclosed) |
The Eras Tour Bonus Day
In her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, Taylor Swift revealed the generous bonuses she gives to her tour crew. She also writes handwritten notes to each member, a process that took her a couple weeks.
- Bonuses to backup singers, dancers, and band
- Handwritten notes to each person
- Took a couple weeks to write notes
Taylor Swift said:
> “Bonus day is so important, because setting a precedent with the Eras Tour is really important to me,”
> “These people just work so hard, and they are the best at what they do.”
> “It’s fun to think about everybody’s lives that they’re going to go back to, and the time off they’re going to have, and the kids they haven’t seen because they’ve been away for months,”
> “It feels like Christmas morning when you finally get to say thank you.”
A Festive Arrival
Prior to kickoff, Taylor Swift appeared at Arrowhead with a special guest-Santa Claus-adding to the holiday atmosphere.
Key Takeaways
- Taylor Swift handed $600 to Chiefs staff on Dec. 25
- She donated $1 million to Feeding America and the American Heart Association
- The star’s generosity extended to her tour crew with bonuses and handwritten notes
Swift’s holiday gestures show how a global pop icon can bring joy to everyday workers and support important causes, turning a football game into a celebration of generosity.
