Even with the pandemic and all the restrictions on tourism and group activities, the tradition of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree continues – albeit with adjustments due to Covid-19.
The traditional tree that is adorned with thousands of lights and a large crystal star above will come from the town of Oneonta in central New York state, Rockefeller Center announced Wednesday.
–
The tree is expected to arrive in Manhattan next Saturday and will be cut down on Thursday.
The tree measures 75 feet (about 23 meters) and is of the Norway Spruce type. It has been donated by the store or ‘General Store’ Daddy Al’s.
Due to Covid-19 however, the popular Christmas Tree lighting ceremony – scheduled for December 2 – will be for television only, organizers reported.
Details of how the public will enter or attend the area outside Rockefeller Center where the tree is installed once it is lit and ready to be seen is pending to be known. It is even possible that the attendance of the public to the place is not allowed.
Visit the NY1 News page with our special coverage on the coronavirus:
Coronavirus outbreak
– .
