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A Christmas Day shift at Arrowhead Stadium turned into an unforgettable moment for one employee, thanks to Taylor Swift's generosity.
After attending the Kansas City Chiefs game to support her fiancé, Travis Kelce, Swift surprised several stadium workers with generous cash tips. One employee, Robyn, later shared her emotional experience on social media.
Taylor Swift's Christmas Gift
Robyn explained that she was working at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas, wrapping up end-of-season tasks and chatting with coworkers, when she noticed Donna Kelce walk by. Moments later, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift followed. Swift was moving through the area, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas before stopping to personally thank Robyn for working on the holiday and handing her some cash.
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Robyn said both Swift and Kelce were smiling warmly and repeatedly thanking employees for being there on Christmas. The moment happened so quickly that Robyn said her mind went blank, though she managed to wish them a Merry Christmas in return.
After the couple walked away, Robyn looked down at what she was holding and realised it was $600. She shared that the amount equalled her entire two-week paycheck and came just after she had spent a similar sum on Christmas gifts for eight children. Overwhelmed, she said she immediately started crying when the reality sank in.
Robyn later explained that she couldn't bring herself to spend the money right away. Instead, she framed one of the bills as a keepsake and has held onto the rest. She said she wanted to share the story with fellow fans who would truly appreciate how meaningful the moment was.
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She ended her post by describing Swift and Kelce as genuinely kind people and said the experience felt like an unexpected Christmas gift and birthday present all rolled into one.
The heartwarming story came during an emotional time for Kelce as well. The Christmas Day game was potentially his final home appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, and he later admitted feeling overwhelmed by the moment. While he did not confirm any retirement plans, he said the decision would be made with input from his family, friends, and the Chiefs organisation.
For Robyn and other workers at the stadium, however, the holiday gesture from Taylor Swift left a lasting impression that went far beyond the game itself.
