On December 3, ignition Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center In New York It has captured the attention of millions across the United States, amid great excitement ahead of the holiday season. to The family that donated the Norway spruce to Manhattan It’s also a very sentimental gesture, but for a more specific reason: it was about that Greetings to the father From the clan who died five years ago.
Dan and Judy Ross have cultivated a beautiful family tradition When they moved in together East Greenbush, New York: Go to a local farm to cut down your own spruce tree. When it was He died at the age of 32Judy stopped doing that, but returned to that annual routine His son Liamwho is currently seven years old. now, Donate a Christmas tree to Rockefeller Center It is a tribute to her husband’s memory.
“This tree could even be a Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.”Dan expressed to Judy when he noticed The spruce is more than 23 meters high Next to her garage, as the hero told nbc. So it occurred to him that they could rent a crane to decorate it for the holidays.
Last November, five years had passed since Dan Ross’ death, and Judy had an idea about her I pay tribute to his tradition with his son Liam: he will donate a domineering sprucewhich was Her husband’s grandparents planted itto the famous Manhattan event.
“This family tree, with so much family history, will be the place where everyone comes to celebrate this year,” he said. He continued: “We are so happy to be able to share part of our family with the world“.
The spruce was covered in snow last Januaryin the middle of winter, and Judy decided to take a picturewhich I sent to a friend who was his father Security Supervisor at Rockefeller Center. Later, he sent it to Eric Bowes, the foundation’s head gardener, who… Choose a Christmas tree For three decades.
“As soon as I saw that, I knew it was perfect“, he pointed out Rockefeller Center Journal. He explained that his criteria focuses on identifying “the tree you want to have in your home, but on a larger scale.” “It should make people smile when they see it.“, precise.
Norway spruce He traveled more than 200 km From the city to New York, 23 meters high and 13 meters in diameter Weight is about 11 tons.
Once again, its decorations were impressive, and on this occasion, the essential touch was included in its crest. It was about to Dazzling Swarovski starDesigned by architect Daniel Libeskind, it weighs more than 400 kilograms and is just under three meters in diameter. This ornament contains 70 spikes covered with more than three million crystals.
“I’m excited to create more precious memories with my family.” “And childhood friends, where you become the Christmas tree of the world,” Judy Ross said excitedly.