It’s officially the holidays in New York City! The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting took place Wednesday night. With the flip of a switch, all 50,000 lights illuminated the 75-foot Norway Spruce. Hundreds of people filled Midtown for the event, spending hours out in the cold. 🎄 What’s your favorite NYC holiday tradition? | CBS New York

Christmas in New York City is a dazzling spectacle of lights, energy, and iconic traditions. The season is defined by world-famous sights: the towering Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the magical holiday windows of Fifth Avenue department stores, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The air is filled with a festive buzz, from ice skating in Central Park to the cheerful crowds browsing the Union Square Holiday Market. While it’s a global celebration, classic songs emanate from sidewalk Sa