The beloved NFL mom tells PEOPLE she recalls “screams, laughter, and a flurry of ripped wrapping paper,” during Kelce family Christmases This holiday season, Donna Kelce is reminiscing on the days before her sons, Jason and Travis Kelce, grew up to become NFL stars.
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Donna shares that she’s planning to spend Christmas Day in Philadelphia to support Jason, 36, as the Eagles host the New York Giants. Meanwhile, Travis, 34, and the Chiefs will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. But Donna is used to spending her Christmas away from home. Before her sons made it to the NFL, Donna was still frequently away from home this time of year supporting her sons as they pursued their athletic dreams.
“Most times, the holidays were spent supporting the kids in various sporting events and enjoying the Christmas break with other families,” Donna tells PEOPLE. “But I remember the joy in their eyes as they woke up early on Christmas Day to come downstairs to screams, laughter and a flurry of ripped wrapping paper,” she recalls.
Donna’s Christmas Day plans with Jason will include some quality time with her daughter-in-law, Kylie Kelce, and grandchildren, Elliotte, 2, Wyatt, 3, and Bennett, who was born in March. “I will be in Philadelphia for Christmas, spending time with my grandkids as we cheer on their dad,” Donna says. Her plan for Christmas Day also includes a fun opportunity for fans to try Donna’s cookies that she famously brought to Jason and Travis ahead of the Super Bowl.
This year, Chiefs and Eagles fans will have a chance to buy her chocolate chip cookies on Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field through her partnership with Aramark Sports + Entertainment. “All proceeds from cookie sales will benefit organizations selected by the teams – the Eagles Autism Foundation in Philadelphia and Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City,” Donna says. “These two organizations mean a lot to my sons, and it’s a nice feeling to be able to support them in my own special way.”
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