Holidays

The McGinley family never knew where the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree came from each year…until one was selected from their yard.

Ever wonder how Rockefeller Center picks its Christmas tree? Or where the tree’s lights are stored during the offseason? Or if the tree in your yard might be selected?

Who picks the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree? That responsibility belongs to Erik Pauze, the site’s head gardener. Here’s how he got the job and what he looks for in a tree.

This year’s Christmas tree came from Vestal, New York.

Heading to Rockefeller Center for the tree lighting on Wednesday? If so, you will want to allow plenty of extra time and be aware of road closures. The 91st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Wednesday, Nov. 29. The tree lighting ceremony is set to kick off at 7 p.m. It will take place on Center Plaza at......

Ever wonder how the Rockefeller Center picks its Christmas tree?

For the first time in its 120-year history, the iconic Luna Park will be open for the winter. “Frost Fest” at the amusement park kicked off in the middle of November and will run right through the holiday season, ending on Jan. 7.

Watch out, Mariah Carey. You have some new competition on the Christmas song charts from a pair of up-and-comers.

Santa arrived in New York City at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This week, it’s time for the final big milestone to mark the start of the holiday season — the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. The 91st annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is set for Wednesday, Nov. 29. It will air live on NB...

Find out how to help the USPS get children’s wishes to Santa fulfilled.

Legendary coach and broadcaster John Madden is featured on the coins that are being used in this year’s Thanksgiving NFL games.

Beloved characters like Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants soared through the skies above New York City Thursday while bands marched along the streets below as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. The parade started on Manhattan’s Upper West Side making its way alongside Central Park in front of big ...

The students of High Tech High School in Secaucus were the winners of the NBC4 / Telemundo 47 Star Choir competition and will perform at the tree lighting on Wednesday, Nov. 29.