The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree began its journey to NYC after being cut down in Massachusetts on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

For the first time since 1959, this year's Rockefeller Center tree comes from Massachusetts - West Stockbridge, to be exact. It was a donation from Michael Albert and his family, who are residents of the town. As of this morning (Nov. 12), the tree was set into position, where it will soon be decorated for the holiday season.

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Saturday morning and was hoisted into its place for the holiday season ahead of next month’s tree lighting.

The 74-foot-high Norway spruce was cut down Thursday morning in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts and will travel 140 miles to Rockefeller Center

The towering conifer, donated by the Albert family in West Stockbridge was cut down Thursday morning and loaded onto a flatbed truck for the 140-mile trip. It is the first Rockefeller Center

The man who donated his huge Norway spruce tree to be the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is hoping for a Christmas miracle.

Earl Albert’s family hopes he’ll heal in time to attend the lighting ceremony for the tree he donated to Rockefeller Center in honor of his late wife.

The Massachusetts man who donated the Christmas tree​ that will soon be lit in Rockefeller Center​ is recovering after suffering a stroke and a friend said he could use some holiday cheer.