how long is the christmas tree up at rockefeller center

The Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is usually up for about two weeks leading up to Christmas Day. It's a tradition that started in 1933, when workers at Rockefeller Center wanted to celebrate the completion of the Rockefeller Center complex. The tree is usually erected in early December, and is illuminated with thousands of lights in time for the holiday season. The lighting ceremony is a major event that attracts thousands of people, and is televised nationally.