After the whirlwind of the Eras Tour came to an end, Taylor Swift is now ready to take a well-deserved break as the holidays approach. A source close to her has revealed that the 34-year-old singer, who is celebrating her birthday this week, is both exhausted and incredibly grateful. The final stop of the tour in Vancouver on Sunday, Dec. 8, was a bittersweet moment for Swift.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Legacy and Holiday Adventures

The Emotional Farewell in Vancouver

During her 152-show Eras Tour that began in March 2023, Swift shared countless memories and emotions. As she played the last shows in Vancouver, she reflected on the entire journey. "We have toured the entire world… we have had so many adventures," she said during her opening Lover set. "It has been the most exciting, powerful, electrifying, intense, most challenging thing I’ve ever done in my entire life. We’ve gotten to perform for over 10 million people on this tour." Later, as she closed out the show with "Karma," she expressed her gratitude to the audience. "I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date — my beloved Eras Tour."This final leg of the tour was a time of reflection for Swift, as she looked back on the countless moments and connections made with fans around the world.

Holiday Plans with Travis Kelce

Fresh off spending their first Thanksgiving together, Swift and Travis Kelce are looking forward to the holidays. A source previously told PEOPLE that Swift hosted Kelce's loved ones in Nashville on Thanksgiving. The next day, she cheered on her boyfriend as the Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. With Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day, the couple is excited to spend time together during this festive season. Their relationship has added a new dimension to Swift's life, and they are making the most of these special moments.

Generosity on the Tour

During her nearly two years on the road, Swift showed her generosity in many ways. She gave out $197 million in bonuses to everyone working on her tour, including truck drivers, caterers, instrument techs, merch team, lighting, sound, production staff and assistants, carpenters, dancers, band, security, choreographers, pyrotechnics, riggers, hair, make-up, wardrobe, physical therapists and video team. This act of kindness not only recognized the hard work of her team but also created a sense of unity and appreciation. Additionally, she made it a point to donate to food banks in each city she visited, showing her concern for the communities she performed in.Swift's impact on the tour industry and beyond is undeniable. Her generosity and dedication have left a lasting mark on those who worked with her and the fans who supported her.

Year-End Successes

The Eras Tour was a massive success, selling more than $2 billion in tickets, which according to The New York Times is "double the gross ticket sales of any other concert tour in history." This achievement is a testament to Swift's popularity and the demand for her music. The tour also inspired Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book, which sold a reported 814,000 copies in its first two days, making it the most successful publishing launch of the year. Swift is also ending the year as the most-streamed artist for Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music users. These accomplishments have solidified her status as a music icon.As she looks ahead to 2025, Swift will be heading into the Grammy Awards with six nominations, including album of the year for The Tortured Poets Department. Her talent and hard work continue to pay off, and she is poised for even more success in the future.