There is an extra surprise waiting inside your Christmas tree this year. With our Elf in Your Tree service, we hide a festive elf among the branches of your real Christmas tree before delivery. When you remove the netting at home and the branches settle into place, your family can look for the unexpected visitor tucked away in the greenery.
It is a simple way to introduce an elf tradition without arranging a separate arrival scene. The Christmas tree arrives, the elf is found, and the rest of the festive story is yours to create.
How Elf in Your Tree Works
- Add the elf to your tree order. Choose Elf in Your Tree alongside an eligible real Christmas tree delivery.
- We prepare the surprise. Our team hides the elf among the branches before your tree arrives.
- Un-net your tree at home. As the branches open out, look carefully for your new festive visitor.
- Continue the tradition. Once the elf has been found, move it to a different spot whenever you want to create another surprise.
Please note: This product is intended to accompany an eligible Christmas tree delivery. If you have already booked your tree, contact us before ordering to check whether the elf can be added.
A Different Way to Introduce Your Christmas Elf
Many families begin their elf tradition by placing an elf on a shelf or leaving it beside a note. Elf in Your Tree gives you a different starting point: the elf is already hiding in the real Christmas tree when it reaches your home.
You might tell the children that Santa has sent an extra helper to inspect the Christmas decorations, or simply wait to see who spots the elf first. There is no prescribed story or schedule. You can make the tradition as elaborate or as straightforward as you like.
The elf has dark hair and wears a red suit and matching hat. After the initial tree reveal, you can keep it as part of your Christmas decorations and bring it out again in future years.
What Happens After the Elf Is Found?
The first surprise is only the beginning if you want to continue the activity throughout December. Once your elf has been found, move it somewhere new for the following morning or incorporate it into an existing family Christmas routine.
Our Elf Ideas page offers inspiration for further scenes and activities. You could place the elf beside a Christmas book, let it appear among your tree decorations or set up a simple note announcing its next hiding place.
There is no need to organise a new activity every day. You can use the elf whenever it suits your household and keep the focus on the parts of the tradition your family enjoys.
Choose a Real Christmas Tree for Your Elf's Arrival
Elf in Your Tree is designed to accompany a real Christmas tree delivery from The Christmas Tree Firm. Our family-run business has supplied fresh British-grown Christmas trees for more than 50 years, with a range of heights to suit different homes.
For a full, balanced indoor tree with soft green foliage and good needle retention, browse our Premium Nordmann Fir selection. We also offer Standard Nordmann Fir trees for customers who prefer a value-focused option with greater natural variation in shape.
A Premium Nordmann Fir 5ft-6ft may suit a family living room, while the Premium Nordmann Fir 6ft-7ft is another option where sufficient ceiling height and floor space are available. Measure the space before ordering and allow room for the stand and any decoration placed at the top.
For the full choice of varieties and heights, see All Christmas Trees. Please confirm that your chosen tree and delivery arrangement are eligible for the Elf in Your Tree option.
Make Your Christmas Tree Ready for Decorating
Once the elf has been found and your tree is positioned, you can begin decorating. A suitable water-holding stand is important for a fresh-cut indoor tree, so check our Christmas Tree Stands selection if you do not already have one.
Our Tree Care Tips explain how to look after your real Christmas tree, including keeping its stand topped up with water and positioning it away from direct sources of heat.
If you would like to add a personalised ornament, our Tree Decorations collection includes the Decoration Family Name or Message bauble and family designs with individual name spaces. You can also complete your entrance decorations with Fresh Holly Wreaths or a bow from our Luxury Door Bow range.
Elf in Your Tree Delivery Areas
We deliver Christmas trees and selected festive extras throughout our core Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire service areas, with additional routes into parts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and neighbouring counties.
Our local delivery pages include Cambridge, Bedford, Ely, Huntingdon, St Neots, Peterborough and Wisbech. You can check further locations on our Areas Covered page.
Elf in Your Tree is arranged as part of an eligible Christmas tree delivery rather than as a separate elf installation visit. Check availability for your postcode and chosen tree when ordering. Our Delivery Service page provides further information about Christmas tree deliveries.
Share Your Elf in Your Tree Moment
If you capture the moment your family finds the elf, we would enjoy seeing it. You can get in touch through our Contact Us page or visit The Christmas Tree Firm on Facebook.
For more inspiration before decorating, browse our Customer Trees Gallery to see real Christmas trees in customers' homes. You can also read customer experiences on our Feedback page.
Add Elf in Your Tree to Your Christmas Tree Order
Choose your real Christmas tree, add Elf in Your Tree where available and leave the hiding place to our team. When your tree arrives, keep the surprise to yourself until the netting comes off and your family has a chance to spot its unexpected visitor.
If you have already ordered your tree or would like to check whether the elf can be included with your delivery, call 07772 192461 or 07885 730150 before your scheduled delivery date.