The tree was planted 67 years ago, but Michael Albert said there was nothing sad about seeing it go. "It's a gift to the world," he said. "It's not something that we're taking awa

For the first time since 1959, this year's Rockefeller Center tree comes from Massachusetts - West Stockbridge, to be exact. It was a donation from Michael Albert and his family, who are residents of the town. As of this morning (Nov. 12), the tree was set into position, where it will soon be decorated for the holiday season.

The 74-foot Norway spruce was driven into Manhattan’s Center Plaza, where it was hoisted in place by a crane. It will take 5 miles (about 8 kilometers) of light strands with more than 50,000 multicolored LED bulbs to wrap the tree, whose diameter measures 43 feet (13 meters). A Swarovski star crown sparkling with 3 million crystals will top it.

The towering conifer, donated by the Albert family in West Stockbridge was cut down Thursday morning and loaded onto a flatbed truck for the 140-mile trip. It is the first Rockefeller Center

A giant Norway spruce that will serve as this year's Rockefeller Christmas tree is en route to New York City from its tiny Massachusetts hometown.

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has officially arrived in New York City, marking the official start of the city's holiday season.

The Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree has landed in New York in time for the festive season to get underway. The 74-foot Norway spruce was driven 144 miles from Massachusetts, and required a crane to get it into position in the Plaza.