Seems like just yesterday that a giant tree in Easton, Connecticut was being chopped down and dragged to glory as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. That tree has since been broken down and become part of a Habitat for Humanity home, and a new tree is moving into the spotlight. According to the NY Post, that tree is 74-feet-tall (2 feet short of last year's) and belongs to a 12-year FDNY veteran Peter Acton, who works at Engine 79 in the Bronx. more ›

Last week the new Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived at 30 Rock after being torn from its roots in Easton, Connecticut. It will now have until December 2nd to be adorned with lights (last year folks were not impressed by the energy-efficient LED lights), before being plugged in for holiday revelers to enjoy. Here's some history on the tree tradition, which started about 77 years ago — and a look back at trees of the past (in 1938 there were two!). more ›

Last week the Origami Tree went up in all its folded glory, and pretty soon all eyes will be on the "most famous tree in the world" when the Rockefeller Center's spruce gets lit up (with LEDs!). amNewYork spoke to David Murbach, the gardens manager at Rockefeller Center, who drives the back roads of the Northeast looking for trees each year prior to doing an aerial survey in the winter months to see which evergreens... more ›

Tonight is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, which is why today is a gridlock alert day. The WNBC Channel 4 Christmas Tree page and tree cam now has music, as they count down till 7PM. We're sure crowds are already at Rockefeller Center, breathlessly awaiting Al Roker, Sheryl Crow, Il Divo, Carrie Underwood, Il Divo and the Goo Goo Dolls, but the other way to watch is to tune in at 7PM and watch Channel 4 for two hours, and TiVo America's Next Top Model. And if you go, we'll be looking for your pictures on Flickr! more ›

Of course, this leaves New Yorkers with a two options - go see the tree or avoid the area around Rockefeller Center like the plague. Those who work there are out of luck. For those that want to check out the tree, it will remain lit until January 6th from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM, all day Christmas, and 5:30 AM to 9 PM on New Year's Eve. For those visiting, it's on 5th Ave, in the 40s...and a big well lit tree. Can't miss it. more ›

If Thanksgiving is over, then Christmas trees all around the city must be lit. Here are three events the Daily News notes: more ›

All your Christmas Tree detail at WNBC's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree page. And there is a Tree Cam. And whatisee sent a link to his photos (one of which we've reduced at left). more ›

The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit yesterday. Dedicated to U.S. troops, the tree will remain in its 30,000 light strong capacity till January 6. The tree lighting is in its 73rd year of being lit on the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving. more ›