NBCUniversal has partnered with The Arbor Day Foundation to support tree-planting efforts to promote recovery in disaster-stricken areas. The media giant’s $25,000 donation will restore communities across the United States that have been destroyed by recent wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters. The more than 100,000 trees planted since the partnership’s inception 11 years ago have helped rebuild forests and communities for future generations to enjoy.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”HOLIDAY TRADITION BEGAN in 1931″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_single_image image=”5020″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.rockefellercenter.com/holidays/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/”][vc_column_text]The holiday tradition began in 1931 with a simple 20 foot high Balsam Fir Tree.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6596″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rockefeller Center’s Holiday Lighting is not the only attraction in Midtown. The fences are up along Fifth Avenue for another legendary Holiday Tradition — The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows. This year’s window decorations are inspired by “Frozen 2.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6408″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://sociallysparkednews.com/celebrate-socially-sparked-news-turns-1/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yes, the 2019 Holiday Season is upon us and promises to be Socially Sparked®! Enjoy the dazzling decorations and festivities wherever you live around the world. — We are forever Socially Sparked — Tweet @sosparkednews[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]“In December, 1931, demolition workers at the Rockefeller Center construction site pooled their money together to buy a Christmas tree. The 20-foot high balsam fir was decorated with handmade garlands by the men’s families. This photo, taken on Christmas Eve, shows the men lined up to receive their wages.” — Rockefeller Center Holiday Tree Lighting Website
December 1, 2019
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