Chiefs Star Sparks Festive Feud: When to Deck the Halls?

As of November 14, 2025, the debate over when to start decorating for Christmas has reached the NFL. Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce recently shared his firm stance on the matter, stating that decorating should only begin after Thanksgiving.

In a video shared by the Chiefs, Kelce was asked whether it's acceptable to start decorating on November 1 or after Thanksgiving. Without hesitation, he replied, "After Thanksgiving. Come on man, everybody knows that!" However, the players surveyed were evenly split on the issue, with some, like running back Kareem Hunt, agreeing with Kelce, while others, like wide receiver Hollywood Brown, said they wait until November 29.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he starts decorating the "day after Thanksgiving," while defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi noted that "people start decorating after Halloween!" Defensive tackle Chris Jones also weighed in, saying that decorating before the first week of December is "crazy."

This festive feud comes as the Chiefs are set to play on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, leaving them little time to decorate their own homes. Kelce's stance on the matter appears to have shifted slightly since 2024, when he and his brother Jason discussed the tradition of putting up the Christmas tree on Thanksgiving.

Regardless of when the players choose to deck the halls, one thing is clear: the debate over Christmas decorations is alive and well in the NFL.