The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City is a beloved holiday tradition that has been celebrated since 1933. Each year, the tree lighting ceremony takes place in late November or early December, and the tree is typically on display until early January. The tree is usually a large evergreen, such as a Norway Spruce, and is decorated with thousands of lights and other festive decorations. The tree lighting ceremony is a grand spectacle, with celebrities and performances, and attracts crowds of people from all over the world.