Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will come from Maryland this year

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Rockefeller Christmas tree coming from Maryland

For the first time, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will hail from Maryland.

For the very first time, this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will come from the state of Maryland.

The 79-foot tall Norway Spruce will be cut down and transported to New York City next week.

The annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is scheduled for December 1.

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