While Christmas brings festive warmth, the Kansas City Chiefs are enduring a chilly period marked by disappointing losses. The team is limping towards the season's finish line, a scenario marred by injuries and an early playoff exit that few predicted.
Reid Family's Unique Holiday Schedule
With the Chiefs scheduled to play against the Denver Broncos on December 25th, head coach Andy Reid's wife, Tammy Reid, has provided an insight into how the family adapts. The Reid family will postpone their Christmas celebrations by one day.
Tammy Reid told the Daily Mail, "Since we have a game on Christmas, we're gonna delay our Christmas until the 26th." The festivities will be a grand family affair, including their ten grandchildren who live in town, along with their parents.
She described the plan: "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."
Matching Pajamas: A Non-Negotiable Tradition
A cornerstone of the Reid family Christmas is the tradition of matching pyjamas, a rule that includes the head coach himself. Tammy confirmed this fun ritual is mandatory for everyone.
She stated, "All of us always have matching jammies - coach, me, all the grandkids, their moms, their dads - every year." This year, the chosen theme for their coordinated sleepwear will be green plaid.
Finding Perspective Amidst Football Setbacks
These holiday preparations unfold against the backdrop of a difficult phase for the Kansas City Chiefs. The team has been eliminated from playoff contention and lost star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a season-ending injury.
Despite the professional setbacks, Tammy Reid maintains a grounded and philosophical outlook. She embraces the mantra, "you win some, you lose some." The family feels profoundly blessed for their achievements and focuses on gratitude beyond the football field.
Their spirit of gratitude extends into community service. Tammy recently helped give away 100 bicycles to children in Kansas City. She and Andy are also actively involved in numerous community events with various charities and organisations, highlighting their commitment to giving back.
