Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
By Susan
@HazySue (39265)
Gouverneur, New York
November 22, 2015 10:42am CST
When I lived up North ever year I looked forward to the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. As a child I thought it was the most beautiful sight I had ever see. As an adult I still think it is a gorgeous sight.
Have you ever wondered this tradition started? Believe it or not, I didn't, at least not until this year.
75 years ago, in 1931, on Christmas Eve, this tradition was born. It started during the height of the Great Depression.
As workers were waiting for their paychecks at a construction site they started decorating a small tree with garlands of paper, a few tin cans, and strings of cranberries.
Isn't it wonderful how the Christmas spirit can come shining through even in the worst of times?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
22 Nov 15
I'm originally from Jersey - so that tree was only a short distance. I went to NYC during Christmas many many times and saw the trees different years. I wonder if the crowds will be big this year?
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
22 Nov 15
@AbbyGreenhill I imagine the crowds will be as big as ever.. The feeling of good will is so present there that many people go just for that.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
22 Nov 15
@HazySue I don't know, this situation right now is a little more serious.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
22 Nov 15
some Christmas traditions can be really heart-warming to see
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