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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree's Journey
A giant Norway spruce is transported from Massachusetts to become the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a poignant tribute to the family who donated it.
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- How has the tree already impacted tourism and visitors' plans?
- Tourists from around the world, including a family from Denmark, are already visiting or planning visits to see the famous tree before and after it's erected at Rockefeller Center.
- What is the significance of the tree's journey to the Albert family?
- The tree's journey is a poignant tribute to Lesley Albert, the family matriarch who passed away. The tree-cutting ceremony also served as a delayed community memorial due to the pandemic.
- Why did the Albert family decide to donate their tree to Rockefeller Center?
- The Albert family's decision to donate the tree was partly influenced by Lesley's love for Christmas and her generous nature; they saw it as a way to honor her and share the joy with a wider audience.
- What is the origin and destination of this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?
- The 74-foot Norway Spruce, donated by the Albert family from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, is en route to Rockefeller Center in New York City to be this year's Christmas tree.
- How will the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree be decorated, and how long will it be on display?
- The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be adorned with 50,000 multicolored lights and a Swarovski star, and it will remain on display until mid-January.