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Rockefeller Center, Christmas Tree Lighting.

 

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a grand Christmas tree that receives the spotlight annually at the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York City, United Staes, during the holidays. 

 

Each year, a new tree is chosen to become the next Rockefeller Christmas tree. This year's 23.5-m tree is more than 60 years old and was owned by a woman from the New York village of Florida.

 

The 12-ton tree was transported to the Rockefeller Center on Nov. 9. It received a festive makeover with 50,000 colorful LED lights and a glamorous Swarovski star on top.

 

The lighting ceremony was held on Dec. 4 and was aired live on the American broadcast channel NBC. The event was hosted by anchors Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Hoda Kotb, and Savannah Guthrie. 

 

Before the lighting began, audience members were treated with splendid performances by numerous artists, including Idian Menzel, the voice of Elsa from Frozen. 

 

Known as the brightest event of the year, spectators awed as the Christmas tree began to illuminate its surroundings. The marvelous tree will be shining bright for the entire day of Christmas. And for those who missed the ceremony but would still like to view the tree, it will be up until Jan. 17.

 

Afterwards, the tree will go to good use by being donated to Habitat for Humanity as lumber for building homes.

 

The first ever Rockefeller Christmas tree dates back to 1931, while the first lighting ceremony began in 1933. Afterwards, the event started to get televised in 1951. Since then, it has become a tradition for the entire nation to watch and enjoy the lighting.