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'And here is a pic of last year's (2006) tree. All 88 feet of it is a heck of alot better looking than trees in previous years. It's so nicely rounded and full. Yup! All 9 tons of it with width of 45 feet!
Below is a 2005 photo of the 74 foot Spruce from Wayne, NJ. All 9 tons of it was quite the beaut!
Rockefeller Tree photograph taken in 2005.
Here's a 2004 photo of the tree at Rockefeller Center on the evening following the grand lighting in NYC.
Here is the 2003 Rockefeller Christmas Tree on the day after it was lit, December 4th, 2003.
2002 Photo of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller
Here is the 2002, 75 year old, 76 foot, 7 ton, 43-foot wide tree which was brought in from Carmine and Mary Rizzo’s property in Bloomsbury, N.J.
Photo of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, 2002
Below is the 2001 Tree at Rockefeller Center
Photo of the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, 2001

The New 2007 Rockefeller Christmas Tree's been selected!

That's right!
The 60 year old Spruce has already been erected at Rockefeller Center right besides the Rink.
It came down from Shelton, Connecticut and is about 84 feet in height and 48 feet in diameter.
It's the 75th tree to stand there.


Christmas Tree Lighting
& Ice Show

November 28, 2007
beginning at 7:00 pm

Don't forget, if you plan to be there
then show up plenty early since the crowds will be phenomenal.

NBC Airing to be hosted by Al Roker and Ann Curry

Celebrities Said to Appear
So Far we've heard that guests will include:
Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Barry Manilow, Taylor Swift, Ashley Tisdale and Carrie Underwood

 

Tuba Christmas
will be taking place on
Sunday, December 9, 2007
3:30 pm
at the Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink
Visit the official site

 

THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION FROM a previous YEAR (2004) SO'S TO GIVE YOU A BETTER IDEA
AS TO WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR (2006)

As with all other public events in NYC, the crowd forms awfully early, so if you plan to be there then you know what to do since the crowd will of course be huge. The tree will remain lit until early January 8, 2007. Enjoy!

Where else on earth will thousands and thousands gather for the lighting a single tree? NYC's Rockefeller Center, that's where! Join in this fantastic event which is televised nationwide and perhaps even across the seas. Entertainment, Singing, and yes, our Mayor too! The tallest tree so far was the 100-foot Norway Spruce from Killingworth, Conn. in 1948. Maybe this year's will be taller? Over 25,000 lightbulbs are used to light the tree. Amazing huh? They span a distance of over 5 miles.

The event which is televised nationwide and has local Television Stars amongst others. The Mayor himself would often take part in this yearly tradition.


Below is a quick video of the 2005 Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center.

"Past News"
2004 Christmas Tree for Rockefeller
Center had been selected!

A 71-foot tall, 40-foot wide, 9-ton tree was set to be cut down, hoisted onto a trailer and taken to Rockefeller Center this Tuesday, November 9th to become the 2004 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Once again, a Norway spruce has been selected and will be transported from the home of Christine Gabrielibes and Demos Kontos in Suffern, Rockland County, NY

The tree was erected on Thursday, November 11th, 2004. 'with decorations to come in the weeks ahead.

Stay tuned and glance below for events taking place at Rockefeller as well as New Yorkled's own way of describing Christmas in this part of Town.


Christmas at Rockefeller
notes from 2003

Aaaaaah! The grand Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. The tree-lighting celebration began humbly in 1931. Depression-era workmen building Rockefeller Center placed a small, unadorned evergreen on the muddy site to lift their Christmas spirits. Two years later, another tree was erected, this time decked out in 700 lights. Today well over 25,000 lights adorn the tree!

I read some place how Rockefeller Center is considered as America's Unofficial Christmas Capital. Funny thing is, I can't think of a better way to describe what this spot is during the latter part of the year!

It's here within that the great six story tree goes up as skaters glide along down below. It's within this area that ornaments the size of small automobiles are placed just outside of buildings and well, there's a spot or two where you'll catch one hanging just above the streets. Literally! It's within this part of town and elsewhere that you'll see the city come alive at night with magnificent displays of yuletide greetings! 'not that the city ever slept at all.

So come hither and rejoice in what's to be found here. The tree which is usually a Spruce and guaranteed to be older than your average grandpa can be found just above Rockefeller's skating rink. As beautiful during the day time as it is at night! So bring your cameras one and all. Check out those department store decorations, gander at the corner Santas collecting money for charity and join hands in what 2004 yours truly believes will be the Christmas to end all Christmases. Okay, ok, so I'm exaggerating and said the same last year! Sue me! hehe. Go forth and be merry! I SAID BE MERRY DARN IT! ~hehehehehe~

Also visit New Yorkled's 2001 Christmas Photos Page.



2003
Christmas Tree in Rockefeller
Commentary below

Ok, boys and girls, can you say Perky? uhuh, I said PERKY! That's how I felt about our newest tree erected at Rockefeller Center today on November 13th, 2003.

The Manchester, Connecticut Katkauskas family's 50 year old, 79-foot-Norway spruce was cut only two days ago. It came to New York City's Rockefeller Center via Truck and Barge and is in my opinion a heck of alot more upright than previous years' trees.

Oh yeah! I remember viewing the tree from last year and the year before and thinking to myself, "Gee, it droops!" hehehehe, well, this year 'Perk' is in and 'Droop' is out! As soon as the tree is lit, New Yorkled will of course bring you newer photos. Actually, more might be added to this one since this photo was taken in the midst of one of NYC's worst wind storms of 2003 and on an extremely cloudy day.

Prometheus Statue and two skaters gliding along the ice
 

 


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