At a Glance
- Travis Kelce gifted Taylor Swift a bread slicer after Christmas 2025.
- The tight end thanked her as the best gift giver.
- Ed Kelce shared how he chose a $10 gift for Taylor.
- Why it matters: Fans get a glimpse of the personal holiday traditions between NFL star and pop icon.
In the days following Christmas 2025, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce revealed the surprise gift he gave to his fiancée Taylor Swift, while also sharing how his brother Jason Kelce and his parents contributed to the holiday.
Travis’s Holiday Gift
Travis Kelce said:
> “The best gift that I got was from Taylor… I love you, Tay.”
Travis Kelce added:
> “Austin got me a great gift as well.”
He also mentioned a bread slicer he gave her on the Dec. 23 episode of “New Heights.”
Travis Kelce said:
> “One of Tay’s favorite gifts that I got her was a bread slicer… I’ve got the best gut health there is.”
Travis, 36, kept details private but expressed heartfelt gratitude.
Ed Kelce’s Gift Strategy
Ed Kelce explained on a December 2024 episode of “Baskin and Phelps” how he approached buying a present for Taylor, emphasizing that money isn’t the key.
Ed Kelce said:
> “Buying Taylor a present is like trying to buy Jason or Travis a present… There’s nothing they want that they don’t already have.”
Ed Kelce said:
> “You have to look beyond that… You gotta dig down and come up with something special… You’re not going to crush Taylor Swift with a gift that cost, you know, $100,000.”
Ed Kelce added:
> “Get something that tweaks the strings of her heart that you spend 10 bucks on… and then she’ll just be all gooey. You got to find something that triggers the emotion.”
Key Takeaways
- Travis gave Taylor a bread slicer, a practical gift for her sourdough hobby.
- Ed Kelce believes the emotional value of a gift outweighs its price.
- The Kelce family’s holiday gifts highlight generosity and personal connection.
The exchange shows how a simple gift can become a heartfelt moment between a celebrated athlete and a global superstar.
