The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set to arrive in New York City from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and the family donating it shares the story behind their special connection to the giant spruce. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.
Earl Albert warmed hearts when he honored his late wife, Leslie, by donating a huge Norway spruce tree from the couple's Massachusetts yard to be the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Now, Albert's family members are hoping for a Christmas miracle. Albert recently suffered a stroke and wants to recover in time to attend the tree's official lighting ceremony on Dec. 4. “We thank everyone for their well wishes and thoughtful messages.
Erik Pauze, Rockefeller Center’s head gardener, first spotted the tree in 2020. He was so taken back by the tree's beauty, he knocked on the door of the couple's home to ask if they would consider donating the tree to Rockefeller Center. Just days before Pauze's visit, Leslie had died. Albert and his family, including son Michael Albert and his wife, Shawn Albert, came to view Pauze as an 'angel.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Learn the story behind the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeThis is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics
Read more »
2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: NYC Location, Tree Lighting Date and MoreAnna Kaplan is a news and trending reporter for TODAY.com.
Read more »
See who's hosting the 2024 Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony: ‘A Christmas legend'After Kelly Clarkson hosted the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony in 2023, she's officially returning for round two.
Read more »
The Touching Story Behind the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeThe 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is set to arrive in New York City from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and the family donating it shares the story behind their special connection to the giant spruce. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports for TODAY.
Read more »
Kelly Clarkson is Hosting the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyThe 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been chosen and it is a massive 74-foot tall Norway spruce from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It’s being donated by the Albert family and will arrive in New York in a few short weeks.
Read more »
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to be cut from Massachusetts for 2024 lightingThe Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, one of the most famous holiday displays in the world, is coming from Massachusetts.
Read more »