By 1933, Rockefeller Center made it official with a grand tree-lighting ceremony. Over the years, the tree grew taller, the decorations more elaborate and the lighting ceremonies more spectacular.

If you're looking to watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, NBCUniversal is your exclusive home. The broadcast will stream live on NBC television and Peacock nationally starting at 8 p.m., and a Spanish-language broadcast will be available at 9 p.m. on Telemundo.

The National Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 4 leads to traffic adjustments in D.C. with road closures and parking restrictions.

A 75-year-old Norway spruce will be lit up during the special “Christmas in Rockefeller Center" broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Dan Russ always thought the tree that stood on his family's property for multiple generations belonged in Rockefeller Center. Five years after he passed away, his family donated it in his honor.

Critics slammed Portland's 41st annual tree lighting ceremony for political messaging and removing Christmas references while maintaining holiday traditions like Santa Claus visits.

The 41st Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration arrived on Friday, along with winter weather, and crowds in Market Square kept warm with coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer.