Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights Up NYC!

The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place on December 4th, illuminating a magnificent 74-foot Norway spruce with 50,000 multicolored lights and a Swarovski star featuring 3 million crystals. The tree, sourced from a small Massachusetts town, has traveled a long journey to its current location above the iconic Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink.

This year's ceremony featured performances by various artists, including Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, and Coco Jones. The tree will remain lit until mid-January, shining brightly for 24 hours on Christmas Day.

Following the holidays, the tree will be repurposed by Habitat for Humanity.

Despite a nearby shooting earlier that day resulting in the death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, the event proceeded with a massive police presence to ensure public safety.