The 2011 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, with live and taped performances from 7 P.M. - 9 P.M., at Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th & West 51st Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan.

Nothing signifies the start of the magical holiday season in New York City like the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting. The unlit Rockefeller Center Christmas tree usually arrives and is displayed sometime in November. Then we have Thanksgiving and Black Friday, when the department stores have just unveiled their famous window holiday displays... but it is the week after Thanksgiving that represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The tree, traditionally a Norway Spruce, is illuminated by 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights on five miles of wire, and crowned by a Swarovski crystal star. Tens of thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and hundreds of millions watch the Tree Lighting Ceremony broadcast live across the globe. For more information, the public can call 212-632-3975 or see the Rockefeller Center Site.

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival officially kicks off the Christmas season in Chicago, with numerous fun family activities and the highlight, the Mickey Mouse parade illuminating over one million lights along Michigan Avenue between Oak Street and the Chicago River on November 19, 2011
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Christmas markets (Vanocni trh) are a key ingredient of the Czech festive magic. The Prague Christmas markets light up the city centre at this time of year, bringing tourists and locals together to enjoy the holiday spirit, in a true 'winter wonderland' setting. The Prague Christmas markets run every day, even on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. They take place at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, with smaller markets at Havelske Trziste and Namesti Republiky. All lie within 10 minutes walk of each other.

Come and meet Santa on Friday November 25th, 7pm at Memorial Square, the corner of King and Sydenham, in Downtown Dundas. Join your friends and neighbours for our annual carol-sing and tree-lighting ceremony, presented in partnership with the Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Dundas BIA, and the City of Hamilton.

It's time to get in on the Christmas 2011 action. You have to begin early to compete with the best. It's time to stock up on lights and equipment. It's time to organize your event and submit your dates to print and online publications. If you are planning an awesome Christmas light display in 2011, then please.......