Despite snowfall, freezing temperatures Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York City

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  • Title: Despite snowfall, freezing temperatures Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York City
  • Date: 5th December 2024
  • Summary: Despite snowfall, freezing temperatures Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York City SHOTLIST NEW YORK CITY, US (DEC. 4, 2024) (AAVN – ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF VISITORS AND SECURITY OFFICERS GATHERED AROUND CHRISTMAS TREE OUTSIDE ROCKEFELLER CENTER FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 2. TIGHT SHOT OF WOMAN AND PERSON WEARING BIRD COSTUME 3. LARGE CHRISTMAS TREE BEING LIT UP, AUDIO OF CHEERS 4. TIGHT SHOT OF PEOPLE HOLDING UP SMARTPHONES 5. VARIOUS OF CROWD AROUND CHRISTMAS TREESCRIPT: Amid freezing temperatures, strong winds, and snowfall, the iconic annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree took place on Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, heralding the official start of the holiday season in New York City. The magnificent 74-foot (23-meter) Norway spruce, originating from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, dazzles with 50,000 multicolored lights and is topped with a stunning Swarovski star adorned with 3 million crystals. Selected in 2020 by the center’s head gardener, the tree was cut down last month and transported to Rockefeller Plaza. It will remain on display through mid-January, serving as a centerpiece of holiday festivities. A special tradition continues with the tree remaining lit for 24 hours on Christmas Day. Following the season, the tree will be milled into lumber and donated to Habitat for Humanity, contributing to the construction of homes and leaving a lasting legacy beyond the holidays.
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