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  • About The Real Elf
  • Find, Follow, and Friend The Real Elf!
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Home of Tommy Holl, The Real Elf and Head of Social Media for The North Pole!

ABOUT THE REAL boy who grew up to be
​The REaL 
elf. . .

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..yes, that's really baby Tommy!...
TOMMY THE REAL ELF   grew up in the village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois. Although both of his parents are  non-Elf, they always encouraged him to follow his dreams  of spreading merriment and Christmas cheer to all. 
Like most of us, as Tommy grew older  he  felt pressured to take life more seriously, leading to 
studying  broadcast journalism at  Columbia College, as well as interning at NBC5 News, and eventually working in  advertising, sales, and even a plastic surgeon's office.

During the 2012 holidays ,  while searching for an idea for an office Christmas card,   friends pointed out his resemblance to a certain  shelf-dwelling Christmas sprite,  inspiring  Tommy to  don his now-famous red onesie and pointy hat.   A health scare with cancer later that year  reminded Tommy of the need to live life to the fullest, and in 2014 he decided to devote himself to spreading love and laughter to all ~ becoming THE REAL ELF that he was always destined to be! 
With his effervescent spirit, infectious smile,  and sincere good will towards all, Tommy soon graduated to creating Random Acts Of Christmas  across Chicagoland with his travelling "Let's Take An Elfie!"  pop-up event.

Although Tommy has appeared at high profile events, made  celebrity pals, and   gained lots of media attention,   he remains  an  down-to-earth Real Elf -  dedicated to getting everyone  onto Santa's Nice list by spreading joy, happiness, and Christmas cheer 365 days a year!
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..hangin' with the Boss Man...
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Spreading cheer THROUGHOUT the year!

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Rush University Medical Center
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Lurie Children's Hospital
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The Jam TV Show
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Frosty's Christmas Bar
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KISS FM Radio Jingle Ball
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Illuminate 900 Tree Lighting

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