Rockefeller Center's Christmas Tree Begins Journey from Massachusetts

The 74-foot Norway spruce, a tribute to a beloved family matriarch, will be adorned with 50,000 lights and a Swarovski star in New York City.

The tree, donated by the Albert family, is the first from Massachusetts to be chosen for Rockefeller Center since 1959.
Earl and Lesley Albert planted the tree in 1967, and it has been central to family celebrations; it now serves as a memorial to Lesley, who passed away in 2020.
Rockefeller Center's head gardener discovered the tree in 2020, and it has been prepared for its role in the iconic holiday display.
The tree lighting ceremony will take place on December 4 and will be broadcast live, marking the start of the holiday season in New York City.
After the holiday season, the tree's wood will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing projects.