#377 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
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Rockefeller Centre Christmas Tree
In 19 73, a 32 foot tall minora was first placed on the southwest corner of central park. And over near prospect park, an equally large and impressive minora represents brooklyn's jewish community. Fifth and sixth avenues are decked out in increasingly festive holiday da corps. From the outdoor christmas market in bryant park to the furious light show projected above the holiday windows at sac,. The season is no longer just for christian symbols. But that old christmas tree won't be left on the curb like so many othe since two thousand seven. It has been reduced to lumber and used to build homes for habitat for humanity.
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