The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: The History & Lore of the World's Most Famous Evergreen

About this book

Rockefeller Center had its first Christmas tree even before any buildings rose to fill the space: in 1931 just after they cleared the site construction workers decorated a small balsam fir with the most humble of ornaments from garlands of paper to tin cans. Since then the tree has become one of the wonders of the holiday season as thousands of people come together to gaze at the bright and sparkling sight. For many it is one of the surest signs Christmas is near. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree tells the story of this now-landmark calendar event. Not only does it provide background on how the tree is chosen cut transported and decorated as well as fun facts (it now has LED lights and after the holiday its lumber is used for a Habitat for Humanity house) but it also follows at least one family in each decade whose pine ended up becoming one of New Yorks most popular tourist attractions. Handsomely bound with a ribbon marker this lovely gift book makes a great stocking stuffer and a special treat for anyone visiting Rockefeller Center at Christmastime.