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

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