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Rockefeller Center has selected a 75-year-old Norway spruce from West Edmeston as its annual Christmas tree, which will be lit on December 2 and displayed until January 9, 2027.
Known as “the most famous Christmas tree in the world”, Rockefeller Center’s annual Christmas tree was announced on the 26th. This year, a tree fromnew York State A 75-year-old Norway spruce in West Edmeston, Central, will become the focal point of the city’s celebration, and a nationally televised lighting ceremony will be held on December 2.
It was donated by Norway Spruce resident Rebecca Decker. It is approximately 75 years old, 76 feet tall, approximately 50 feet in diameter and weighs 11 tons. West Edmeston is locatedmanhattan About 200 miles north, the Christmas trees will be cut down on November 5, then transported on large trailers, and are expected to arrive at Rockefeller Center in Midtown on the 7th.
After the tree planting is complete, workers will hang more than 50,000 energy-saving colorful LED lights along a total length of nearly five miles, and a Swarovski crystal star will be installed on the top of the tree.
The lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place on December 2 (Wednesday) at 7 pm and will be broadcast live via the program “Christmas in Rockefeller Center”. This annual tradition is considered an important start of New York’s holiday season, attracting large numbers of citizens and tourists each year.
The Christmas tree will remain on display until January 9, 2027, and the public can view it from the Rockefeller Center Plaza or ice rink area; Daily opening timings and other details will be announced separately.
Rockefeller Center said the Christmas trees selected are often close to their maximum growth height or too large to fit on the original land. Once the trees are removed, organizers will plant new trees or other saplings on the donor’s land.
After the exhibition period, the Christmas tree will not be discarded, but will be processed by Habitat for Humanity into construction lumber, which will be used by the non-profit organization to construct and repair housing, thereby extending another life.
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This year’s annual Christmas tree comes from West Edmeston in central New York and was donated by resident Rebecca Decker. This tree is a Norway spruce and marks the official start of New York’s holiday season.
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This tree is about 75 years old, 76 feet tall, 50 feet in diameter and weighs 11 tons. It will be cut on November 5 and will arrive at Rockefeller Center on the 7th. A nationwide live broadcast lighting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. On 2 December.
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After the exhibition period, the Christmas tree will not be discarded, but will be processed into construction lumber by Habitat for Humanity for use in housing construction and repair, allowing this festive symbol to continue its life for public welfare purposes.
