NYC's Christmas Tree Is From the Capital Region

The 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a breathtaking 75-foot Norway spruce, and it's coming straight from East Greenbush.

Every holiday season in New York City, one tree transforms Midtown Manhattan into a glowing symbol of joy and togetherness. Towering over Rockefeller Plaza, the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree isn’t just a decoration; it’s a moment of unity, wonder, and pride.

And this year, that pride runs right through the Capital Region. loading...

A Tree With Roots in Family and Tradition

The tree was donated by the Russ family, who’ve called their East Greenbush property home for generations. For more than 60 years, that towering spruce has been part of their lives, serving as the backdrop for family

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