[crane lifting]
[Christmas music]
Narrator: The iconic Rockefeller tree didn t come from a Christmas tree farm. It came from someone s backyard, here in Oneonta, New York. This year s tree is an 80-year-old Norway spruce found in Al Dick s yard.
Erik Pauze: Tree s 75 feet tall, 45 feet wide, and about 11 tons. I found this tree back in 2016.
Al Dick: The head gardener for Rockefeller Center happened to be riding down the road, and he saw the tree.
Narrator: Erik stopped by Al s general store to see if Al and his family would donate their tree to Rockefeller Center.
Al: He asked me if we could do it, and we said, Sure, but they had to wait a few years.
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Christmas treat: Overnight at FAO Schwarz for NYC family
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Christmas treat: Overnight at FAO Schwarz for one NYC family
by The Associated Press
Last Updated Dec 22, 2020 at 2:12 pm EDT
NEW YORK It’s like getting a peek at Santa’s workshop.
A New York City family had a most unusual holiday experience spending the night at the FAO Schwarz toy store in midtown Manhattan, overlooking the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
The special night came from a collaboration between the well-known toy store and Airbnb, which listed the special event earlier this month.
FAO Schwarz set up accommodations in their store, with a living room looking out on the giant tree, as well as a sleeping area and a dining table setup.