Christmas Tradition
After the Snap Shot of NYC event, I headed over to the Rockefeller Plaza to get a glance at the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree. Every year, New York City makes a spectacle of the annual Christmas tree lighting. I never understood it. It was just a Christmas tree, but when I got there it was surrounded by a large mass of people gathering to take pictures with it. I had imagined it to be enormous, but it was really enormous. While looking around, I started to notice that the tree was a part of Rockefeller Plaza. It wasn’t just there for decoration or for Christmas, it gave the place a whole new feeling. I was amazed at how beautiful the tree was, brightly lit in the night sky. It is truly a marvelous structure that should be enjoyed and admired for what it represents. It is a piece of New York history and tradition. I consider it to be one of New York’s greatest annual exhibits for the public to enjoy and everyone should take a look at it when they have the chance.
December 14th, 2007 at 3:55 am
Honestly, i didnt find the tree that impressive. I found that it has gotten smaller over the years. I do agree that it has become the trademark of Christmas in NYC over the year. It is definitely the center of the city, whenever it is put up. I thought that they should of had more colors, rather than the dominant blue and red. But its location is great, as it blends into its surrounding.
December 14th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
It is really a great sight to see. It was a shame that we were at the Opera when they were lighting the tree (although I did enjoy the opera). Hopefully I can attend the lighting next year.
December 15th, 2007 at 12:46 am
I saw the Christimas tree as well. I think the last time I went to go see the tree was at least more than 4 years ago. I think that it’s good to see the tree once in awhile. I wish that I could have went to see the actual lighting and see all the stars perform as well.