NYC, N.Y. — We shared the story of where this year's Rockefeller Christmas tree came from, but now many people may wonder what happens to the 80-foot tall Norway Spruce when the holiday season ends?
The Christmas tree's lighting ceremony for the 2023-24 season will be held on Wednesday, November, 29. Alongside being lit at night, the tree also gets lit for a special 24-hours on Christmas day and New Year's Eve. The tree will remain in Rockefeller Center for people in the city to visit until January, 13.
People who can't be in the city for the ceremony will be able to watch on NBC as well.
In a video shared by Rockefeller Center to their Facebook page, they shared some more behind the scenes details on the tree's adventures from being chosen... all the way to when it is taken down.
Many people may be surprised to hear that the "Trees are often donated by private home owners, and the chosen tree is usually reaching its maximum height and becoming too large for the property."
Rockefeller Center then plants a new tree in the old one's place or anywhere the donor would like on their property afterwards.
After a bright and cheery Christmas season, the tree is then donated to Habitat for Humanity, and gets milled for lumber at a New Jersey location.
In an article posted to Rockefeller Center's website, they spoke with a spokesperson from Habitat for Humanity who shared more details on the groups partnership with the group and tree.
The partnership began in 2007, and helps Habitat to build, and maintain strong stable communities for a good cause.
Every year the Rockefeller gardeners look for a Norway Spruce because they say that the wood is good for flooring, furniture, and cabinetry.
To read more of how the process works people can click here.