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In collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree transforms, serving a vital role in constructing homes for families facing challenges in securing affordable housing.

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Rockefeller Center Christmas tree 

The annual "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" is set for 7:30 p.m. on WRAL. Kelly Clarkson hosts musical guests and the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes for the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree.

FOR THIS. MARY MARY CELEBRATION AFTER OUR ANNUAL TOWER LIGHTING. STAY TUNED FOR NBC'S TREE LIGHTING AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER. >> NBC HAS A 2 HOUR SPECIAL LEADING UP TO THE BIG MOMENT THIS YEAR'S TREES AN 80 FOOT NORWAY SPRUCE ADORNED WITH 50,000 LIGHTS LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE THE NETWORK'S 30 ROCK HEADQUARTERS. THE HOST FOR THE 2 HOUR SPECIAL. CAN'T WAIT. >> IT'S MAGICAL IN THE CITY. YOU CAN BE HAVING THE WORST DAY EVER, BUT IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME OF YEAR. YOU JUST WALK AROUND IN THE LIGHTS. EVERYTHING MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD. SHE'S PERFORMED FOR THE SPECIAL THAT THIS IS HER FIRST TIME HOSTING KELLY CLARKSON HOSTING THE TO OUR LIVE SPECIAL BEGINNING AT 8 RIGHT HERE ON WRAL. THERE WILL ALSO BE LIVE PERFORMANCES BY ARTISTS. CHLOE BAILEY, ADAM BLACKSTONE

Christmas in Rockefeller Center marks start of holiday season

'Today's' Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb host the NBC special to signal the start of the holiday season.

KOCH CO-HOSTING MARK BARGER HAS A PREVIEW. >> THE 82 FOOT 14 TON NORWAY SPRUCE ARRIVED AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER 2 AND A HALF WEEKS AGO IS READY FOR ITS MOMENT TONIGHT, THE TREE LIGHTING JUST YOU KNOW, JUST PICKS UP AN ON ALL OF IT. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL. THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT. >> THAT MOMENT WHEN ENTRY IS LIVE. >> SIMILAR TO LAST YEAR'S EVENT. MORE THAN 50,000 LED LIGHTS ON 5 MILES OF WIRE WILL BRIGHTEN THE TREE AND A 900 POUNDS FOR A SKI STAR. WHAT DURING THE TOP? >> THIS IS LIKE THE MOMENT THE PEOPLE GATHER FOR AND THEY COME TO SEE THE LIGHTS GO ON. THE CROWD IS TESTED THEIR SINGING ALONG. WE'RE REALLY EXCITED. >> AN ARRAY OF MUSICAL STARS WILL PROVIDE A YULETIDE PRELUDE TO THE GRAND MOMENT. INCLUDING ANDREA BOCELLI WILL BE SINGING ALONGSIDE HIS SON, MATEO AND 10 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, VIRGINIA. >> I NEVER BEEN AT THE TREE LIGHTING FOR. AND ESPECIALLY HAVE NEVER BEEN, YOU KNOW, SINGING IN FRONT OF IT. THAT'S THAT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. AND I'M VERY EXCITED. SO WAS GO GO OVER. ALICE LAST AMONG THOUSANDS WITNESSING THE LIGHTING. >> IN PERSON. I THINK ONE TIME IN YOUR LIFE, YOU'VE GOT TO COME TO NEW YORK FOR FOR ITS CHRISTMAS TIME. JUST WANT TO EVEN JUST ONCE FOR SOME TREE TRAVELERS THAT OPINION IS NOW FACT BEING HERE IS. >> AWESOME. LIKE I COULD HAVE NOT ASKED FOR A BETTER. >> CHRISTMAS CAN HONESTLY. >> MARK BARGER, NBC NEWS. >> IT'S A BIG NIGHT WITH ALL THE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES STARTING AT 7 WITH OUR WRAL TOWER LIGHTING EVENT. WE'LL FLIP. THE SWITCH IS ON THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CAMPUS IN DURHAM. AND THEN AT ROCKY MOUNT MILLS. AND THEN AT 7.30, OUR FRIENDS IN NEW YORK WILL BE CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH THE SPECTACULAR

Preview: Rockefeller Center lights up tonight

A crowd returned to the plaza Wednesday night to watch the tree lighting in person. 

and go this thing. Hello world. Mhm. Late come on. I'm gonna plug my eat news. What? It's just Ive been waiting since um 65 but it's worth it. It's definitely worth it. Like being here is awesome. Like I could have not asked for a better christmas gift honestly.

Crowd celebrates lighting of Rockefeller Plaza Christmas tree

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

The Rockefeller Center's ice skating rink opened Saturday in New York City.

Rockefeller Center ice skating rink opens

Ice rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City

Many celebrated as the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit on Wednesday.

NYC celebrates lighting of 30 Rock Christmas tree

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in New York City on Saturday and it was greeted by thousands of people. 

Large crowds gather as Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives

This year's Rockefeller Center tree was found in Florida -- Florida, New York.

Rockefeller Center tree hails from Florida

A marriage proposal was caught on camera at the Rockefeller Center Ice Rink on Saturday. But after the bride-to-be said yes, she fell onto the ice.