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1 Samuel 30:11-12 NIV: "They gave him water to drink and food to eat—part of a cake of pressed figs and two cakes of raisins. He ate and was revived."

12/07/2024

THE ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS TREE 2024

As gorgeous as this year’s tree is, the story behind it is even more touching.

Earl and Leslie Albert planted the Norway Spruce in their Stockbridge back in 1967. Newlyweds at the time, Earl and Leslie watched as the evergreen grew from knee-high to sky-scraping over the years, finding moments of celebration and solace within its branches. When Erik showed up at their door in 2020, marveling over their Spruce, Leslie had just passed away, and Earl thought what better way to honor her than by donating their love tree to be adored by the masses.

“It’s a new beginning for the tree. It’s a new beginning for our family,” said Earl and Leslie’s son, Michael Albert.

It’s like a Hallmark story in real life and people around the world couldn’t help but notice. “What a beautiful story, a beautiful family, and a beautiful tree—soon to be the most famous Christmas tree in the world,” one Instagram user commented.

The best part? Once the holidays are over, the Rockefeller Christmas tree will be donated to Habitat for Humanity—as it is every year—to provide shelter for those in need. It’s a new beginning, indeed.
Source The Rockefeller Center