Locals and tourists from across the world braved the crowds and the cold on Wednesday, waiting hours in line to catch a glimpse of the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree light up for the holiday season.

The 75-foot tall Norway Spruce from a backyard in Rensselaer County, New York was illuminated in a spectacle of 50,000 stunning colored lights around 10 p.m. in the bustling Midtown hub.

“Ever since I saw Home Alone, I’ve wanted to see the Rockefeller Tree,” said Sharon Harvey, who trekked from the United Kingdom to watch the lighting ceremony as a 60th birthday present from her sister, Hannah.

“New York during Christmas is magical,” Harvey told The Post.

She and her sister had been waiting in line since 3:30 p.m. to see the iconic ceremony.

“We’re really lucky to have this r

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