It is holiday season in New York City. Window displays are full of spirited decorations, the Rockefeller tree has arrived and is waiting to be lit, and on stages across the city, performances of “The Nutcracker” are taking place. Here’s a guide to events over the next month.
Rockefeller Tree Lighting and Ice Skating
The Norway spruce tree from East Greenbush, N.Y., has arrived at Rockefeller Center. The tree will be lit, with more than 50,000 multicolored lights, during a live broadcast, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” on Dec. 3.
The tradition dates back to 1931, when employees at Rockefeller Center chipped in to buy a Christmas tree. At the time, it was a 20-foot balsam fir. Today’s tree is 11 tons and 75 feet tall.
The ice rink has also been a holiday tradition for decades. The Rink at Rockefeller is open daily from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Midtown Window Displays
After a brief hiatus, the Saks Fifth Avenue light show will return. The show repeats every 10 minutes after sunset until 11 p.m.
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