While the Kansas City Chiefs' season has ended in disappointment, head coach Andy Reid's family is determined to keep the festive spirit alive. The team's playoff hopes were dashed earlier this month, yet they must still face the Denver Broncos in a Christmas Day showdown, forcing a holiday schedule reshuffle for the Reid household.
Delayed Celebrations and Matching Pyjamas
Tammy Reid, the coach's wife, has revealed that the family will postpone their main Christmas festivities until December 26th due to the game. Speaking at a Raising Cane's holiday bike giveaway in Kansas City, where 100 local children received surprises, Tammy outlined their plans.
'We have 10 grandchildren that live in town,' she told The Daily Mail. 'They will come over with their parents and we will let them open their gifts from us. Then we'll have a nice dinner together and just hang out probably in our pajamas.'
A cherished family tradition involves everyone wearing matching pyjamas. 'All of us always have matching jammies - coach, me, all the grandkids, their moms, their dads - every year,' Tammy explained. This year's ensemble will be green plaid.
A Season of Woes for Chiefs Kingdom
The festive period is tinged with sadness for fans after a brutally tough season. The Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2014 following a Week 15 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. The misery was compounded by a season-ending double ligament injury to superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes during that game.
A further blowout loss to the Tennessee Titans followed, sealing a nightmare campaign. Despite this, Tammy Reid maintains a perspective of gratitude. 'We have been to five Super Bowls in six years. I've got three rings on my finger right now,' she said, referencing their recent golden era, including the Super Bowl LVII victory in 2023.
Giving Back to the Kansas City Community
Amid the on-field struggles, Tammy Reid has focused on spreading joy locally. She recently partnered with Raising Cane's at Operation Breakthrough to gift 100 bikes and helmets to children in the community, wearing her Chiefs jacket and Super Bowl rings.
'It's important to do things and get back to our community,' she emphasised. She also praised the long-established Chiefs Women's Organisation, which involves players' and coaches' families in local charity work. 'It's been a really great thing to walk into when we got here,' she added, referencing their arrival 13 years ago.
While Christmas Day at Arrowhead may lack its usual cheer, the Reid family's resilience and commitment to community spirit offer a different kind of holiday story in Kansas City.
