Rockefeller Center tree to be lit Wednesday

NEW YORK A massive Norway spruce is ready for stardom in a New York City holiday tradition.

A ceremony will be held on Wednesday evening to light the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

The tree will burst alive with 5 miles (8 kilometres) of LED multicolored lights and a 900pound Swarovski crystal star during the televised extravaganza.

Thousands of police officers will flood the area and spectators will be funneled through security screening.

The 75-year-old tree was donated by a couple in Wallkill, north of New York City.

It will remain on display until Jan. 7. Then it will be given to Habitat for Humanity to help build homes.

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