The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is lit on the last Friday of November each year. The tree lighting ceremony takes place at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, and is a spectacular event that draws thousands of people from around the world. The tree is usually a Norway spruce that stands over 75 feet tall, and is adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. The ceremony is broadcast live on television, allowing millions of viewers to watch as the tree is lit and the Christmas season officially begins.