Streets will shut down in Manhattan this week for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The closures could start as early as Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 4, which is when the ceremony will be held.

The holiday season seems to get real with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City every year.

Millions of Americans look forward to watching the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting every year in New York City. The annual event occurs in Midtown Manhattan, but viewers nationwide can enjoy the live broadcast from their homes.

Crews are set to adorn the conifer with five miles of light strands, totaling more than 50,000 multicolored LED bulbs. A dazzling Swarovski star, featuring 3 million crystals, will crown the tree as its sparkling finale.

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There's something undeniably magical about a real, 80-foot evergreen tree nestled among the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan. The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree has been around for centuries — but over nine decades,