Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Christmas is in the Air Here in New York City

The 2012 Swarovski Star
 

Today the star which adorns America's Christmas Tree was unveiled in none other than Rockefeller Center. The 2012 Swarovski Star is comprised of 25,000 crystals, with 1,000,000 facets, and it measures 9 ½ feet in diameter and 1 ½ feet deep. The Star weighs 550 pounds, including 300 pounds of crystal panels, and is composed of six outer rays and six smaller inner rays. A team of nine artisans spent 1,200 hours installing, programming and testing the Star to ensure the effects would withstand the challenging winter weather conditions 80-feet above Rockefeller Plaza. A replica of the Swarovski Star will also be on display in Rockefeller Center to allow visitors the opportunity to get a closer view of the detailing and craftsmanship.
 
There are now only 8 days left to the tree lighting festivities here. That's right Wednesday, November 28th from 7 to 9 p.m.  Keep up with Christmas in New York City at:
http://nycUpAndDown.blogspot.com
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