when do christmas decorations go up in new york city

It's a tradition in New York City to begin decorating for Christmas around the middle of November. That's when the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up, and many other shops and businesses will start putting out their holiday displays. The holiday season officially begins with the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, which is usually held on the first Wednesday of December. The tree lighting ceremony is a festive event that draws thousands of visitors to Rockefeller Center every year.