Scaffolding comes down around the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ahead of the tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 3. | NBC News

Crowds of people gathered to ring in the holiday season during the annual tree lighting at the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park on Tuesday night. The event included a spectacular show featuring fireworks going off behind the giant spruce and costumed skaters on the giant ice rink. | ABC7NY

The official White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room is decorated with gold stars, honoring families that have endured the ultimate sacrifice due to military service. #donaldtrump #whitehouse #christmas | NBC New York