2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City
CBS New YorkDecember 5, 20251 min18,479 views
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- 🎄 The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony is a major event in Midtown, New York City, marking the unofficial start of winter.
- 💡 Hundreds of people from around the world gather, with many willing to wait for hours, highlighting the event's iconic status.
The Norway Spruce and Its Embellishments
- 📏 The centerpiece is a 75 ft Norway spruce tree, adorned with 50,000 lights.
- 🌟 Topping the tree is a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star, composed of 3 million crystals.
Event Preparations and Attendee Experiences
- 👮 The NYPD has been preparing all year to ensure the iconic event proceeds smoothly and safely.
- ✈️ For many families, attending the lighting is a Christmas wish come true, with some traveling specifically for the occasion.
- 🗽 Attendees describe the experience as a highlight of the year, with some noting it's their first time in New York and they
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