The
Rockefeller Center tree will be lit this year on Wednesday, December 4th,
2002 at 8:50pm following a 2-hour presentation.
The tree will be lit through Jan 5, 2003. Hours are daily from 5:30am to 11:30pm.
Millions
of New Yorkers and tourists come to see the tree while many get to ice skate on the rink
below.
The plaza heading towards the tree is occupied by the traditional
horn-blowing angels.
The Christmas
tradition began in 1933 making 2002 the 69th year!
By 4:30 pm, the winter sun has set and visitors can truly
appreciate the time and effort of stringing the 78,000 lights.
Your
lighting job at home may not seem so tough after seeing this!
Everything is lit up beautifully and although it gets a little
crowded throughout the plaza, be patient and take your time. The Christmas spirit can
easily be lost if you let the jostling get to you.
You'll get quite a thrill skating here in the evening as the
golden god Prometheus looks on just below the tree.
