About The Real Elf
The Real Elf spent his childhood in the Illinois town of Clarendon Hills. Despite the fact that neither of his parents is an elf, he was always encouraged to pursue his goals of bringing holiday cheer to everyone. Tommy, like the majority of them, felt pressure to take life more seriously as he got older. As a result, he went to Columbia College to study broadcast journalism, interned at NBC5 News, and eventually worked in advertising, sales, and even a plastic surgeon's office. The Real Elf donned his now-famous red onesie and pointy hat when friends pointed out his resemblance to a certain shelf-dwelling Christmas sprite while he was looking for an idea for an office Christmas card during the holidays in 2012.