The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree represents in the New York City a great holiday tradition that attracts thousands of people and visitors. Enjoy one of New York City's most celebrated events for over 75 years, and a world-wide symbol of the NYC holiday season - the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
The annual event is televised and featrures musical performances from popular artists. At Rockefeller Center skating is an essential New York City winter experience. The rink was built in 1936 and today more than a quarter of million skaters enjoy the Rockefeller Center every year.
The Christmas tree is tipically a Norway Spruce. The manager from the Rockefeller Center prefers a 75 and 90 feet tall and proportionally wide tree. To decorate the tree are used every year over 5 miles electrical wire with 30.000 environmentally friendly LED lights. On the top of the Christmas tree it is a marvelous crystal star.
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