The annual Christmas tree for Manhattan is set to arrive next month, marking the start of preparations for its grand debut. Once in place, the towering centerpiece will be adorned with nearly 50,000 twinkling lights and crowned with a spectacular Swarovski crystal star. The festive transformation will culminate in a public lighting ceremony scheduled for early December. Traditions like this one bring holiday cheer to city streets each year.
This year’s iconic Christmas tree will arrive in Manhattan on Nov. 7 before being decorated with nearly 50,000 lights and a dazzling Swarovski crystal star for its Dec. 2 lighting ceremony.
