It’s officially the holidays in New York City! The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting took place Wednesday night. With the flip of a switch, all 50,000 lights illuminated the 75-foot Norway Spruce. Hundreds of people filled Midtown for the event, spending hours out in the cold. 🎄 What’s your favorite NYC holiday tradition? | CBS New York

It's lit! The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an icon of New York City’s holiday season, was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan as crowds wearing Santa hats and Christmas light necklaces cheered. | ABC7NY

Cianni on Instagram: "Gliding into the magic of winter at Rockefeller Center! ❄️✨ Ice skating under the twinkling lights and the iconic tree.⛸️ #RockefellerCenter #IceSkatingAdventure"

NBC New York on Instagram: "The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an icon of New York City’s holiday season, is now sparkling bright! The tree stays on display until mid-January, overlooking the complex’s famous ice skating rink."