The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived!

On Nov. 8, adoring fans lined the sidewalks of New York City and took in the sights of the tree as it made its way through Manhattan. The Norway spruce stands at 75 feet tall and measures 45 feet in diameter and weighs 11 tons.

This year, the magnificent spruce was donated by the Russ family in upstate New York.

After seeing the 75-year-old tree stand outside their home in East Greenbush, they knew it had potential to one day be a spectacular Christmas tree.

Their dream came true this year when Rockefeller Center’s head gardener, Erik Pauze, came to see the tree in person.

Judy Russ was pleased. As someone who grew up in New York City, she knew just how special it was to have her tree be chosen as the Rockefeller Center Christm

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