If you were a free player at the time, you only got a Reindeer Hat, even though the event was identical for free players and members. Unfortunately.
I think you should be able to unlock the Wintumber Tree now that you're a member (and you clearly completed the event and have the Reindeer Hat to prove it.) I hope Jagex implements this for next year's winter event.
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