Holiday Lights

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 76th annual lighting ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in New York. The 80-year-old Norway spruce, which stands 72 feet tall, is decorated with 30,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star. The tree will stay lit through January 9, 2009.

New York

People walk past the New York Stock Exchange after the 85th annual Christmas tree lighting, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in New York.

Philadelphia

The City of Philadelphia's City Christmas Tree is seen after a public lighting ceremony at City Hall, in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Lansing, Mich.

Fireworks explode over the Michigan Capitol and the official state Christmas tree following a ceremony lighting the tree, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Lansing, Mich. The 65-foot spruce tree came from Negaunee in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Boston

With the Statehouse dome off in the background, the Boston Common Christmas tree glows shortly after a it's seasonal lighting in Boston, Thursday evening Dec. 4, 2008.

Washington

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is lit up on the Capitol grounds, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Washington. This year's tree, a 70-foot Subalpine Fir, came from Montana's Bitterroot National Forest.

Washington

The National Christmas Tree, near the White House in Washington, is illuminated during a ceremony attended by President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008.

Denver

The traditional holiday light display illuminates the Denver City County Building late on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Overland Park, Kan.

A half moon sets in the distance behind a Christmas tree on top of an building in Overland Park, Kan., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008.