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Marco Abbiati<\/b> \u2014 aka @mychristmasinnewyorkcity has a cult following for a reason.<\/span><\/p>\n For the past few years during the holidays,\u00a0 Marco tracks down the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, giving his followers exclusive updates on where it\u2019s from, when it\u2019s being cut, and when it will finally make its way to New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n On October 27, he gave fans their first glimpse of this year\u2019s tree, <\/span>writing,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u201cThis year\u2019s 75-foot Norway Spruce comes from the Russ family home. It weighs 11 tons, measures 45 feet in diameter, and was planted more than 60 years ago \u2014 a true Christmas icon in the making.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n In the same post, he updated fans on what would be happening to the famous tree, adding, \u201cStarting now, the tree will be carefully packed and prepared for its journey to New York City, where it will arrive on the morning of Saturday, November 8th, for <\/span>Meet the Tree Day 2025.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He also reminded fans that the event is free and open to anyone who wants to attend. \u201c<\/span>The event is free and open to everyone, no tickets needed \u2014 just head to Rockefeller Plaza early to enjoy the excitement (and maybe spot Santa! \ud83c\udf85\ud83c\udffc).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n On November 5, Abbiati shared <\/span>another update<\/span><\/a>, posting a photo of the stunning tree and writing:\u201c\u203c\ufe0f READY \ud83e\udd29 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is all packed and wrapped, ready for the Tree Cutting Ceremony tomorrow \ud83c\udf32 This is LIVE from East Greenbush, New York \ud83c\udf85\ud83c\udffc Isn\u2019t she beautiful?! \ud83e\udd29\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Marco also shared a full <\/span>timeline<\/span><\/a> of what\u2019s next for the tree, including key dates for each event:<\/span><\/p>\n His <\/span>thorough update<\/span><\/a> also included footage of crews working on getting the tree ready.<\/span><\/p>\n In terms of the <\/span>Christmas tree lighting ceremony<\/span><\/a> he told his fans, \u201c<\/span>The Lighting Ceremony will take place on December 3rd \ud83c\udf84 A full post will be published soon here on<\/span> @MyChristmasinNewYorkCity<\/span><\/a> with all details, times, and tips to experience it in the best way!\ud83d\udd50 Once lit, the tree will shine every day from 5AM to midnight, stay lit 24 hours on Christmas Eve, and until 9PM on New Year\u2019s Eve \ud83d\udcab\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n Follow Marco along for more updates on all things that are happening during the holidays at the <\/span>Rockefeller Center<\/span><\/a> in New York City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n