The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is a lovely holiday tradition that attracts a lot of people to both New York City and to the towering tree itself. It’s huge, it’s beautiful, and it reminds us that the holidays can be the most magical time of year. It’s an NYC icon and a yearly treasure. But for 2020, the Rockefeller tree looks … well … pretty much how we all feel.
Ladies and Gentlemen – the Christmas tree has arrived at Rockefeller Center in NYC. Left pic is how it looked when it was cut down. Right pic is how it arrived.
Welcome to 2020. pic.twitter.com/bKSq87BVP1— 💙 Depoetic (@Depoetic) November 17, 2020
It is … sad to say the least, but also what we sort of deserve? This is about to be a strange holiday season. Many are not going to see their families, some will spend the holidays alone, and this has been the most difficult of years. So seeing a tree that represents the way we’re all feeling heading into Thanksgiving and Christmas? It kind of soothes me. The tree seems oddly appropriate. What else would a proper 2020 Christmas tree look like?
In true 2020 form, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree looks like it tried to cut its own hair pic.twitter.com/HEV0OImQ7u
— Chris Ryan 🏳️🌈 (@HiChrisRyan) November 15, 2020
The Rockefeller Christmas tree, just like the rest of us, really been through things in 2020 pic.twitter.com/6xC8C34iMk
— Brett S. Vergara (@BrettSVergara) November 16, 2020
BE NICE TO THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE, IT’S TRYING ITS BEST! pic.twitter.com/NgOX1PiQgw
— j o r d a n (@sassyzeni) November 17, 2020
Charlie Brown: I have the saddest Christmas Tree.
Rockefeller Center: Hold my beer. https://t.co/OexnJvaf86— Emily Brandwin (@CIAspygirl) November 17, 2020
At least the one joy out of this very sad tree is that this sweet little owl was found and is being taken care of!
They found a small owl inside of this year’s Rockefeller Christmas tree, he hitched a ride all the way to NYC and is now being treated and cared for at a wildlife rehab facility. pic.twitter.com/f4PkBm6MGo
— Allison Esposito Medina (@techladyallison) November 18, 2020
So, for all your Christmas needs, here is what should play through your head every time you look at the Rockefeller Tree this year:
And in other good news, you can celebrate the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and the Charlie Brown Christmas Special the way they were meant to be celebrated—meaning that you no longer have to watch it streaming on Apple TV but instead it will be back to it’s PBS broadcast on Dec. 13. Petitions can work! Per Change.org:
Last month, a petition on Change.org demanded that Apple TV+ bring the beloved Charlie Brown holiday specials back to broadcast television. Receiving over 250,000 signatures, advocates for the shows aimed to preserve the tradition for fans and families alike through online activism. After much backlash, PBS announced today that they have teamed up with Apple TV+ to offer ad-free broadcasts of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (on Nov. 22) and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (on Dec. 13).
(image: CBS)
Here are some other stories we saw out there today!
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— WholesomeMemes (@WholesomeMeme) November 18, 2020
- The city of Lawrence, Kansas has officially named itself the hometown of Sam and Dean Winchester. (via YouTube)
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matthew morrison grinch tik tok comments making me lose it pic.twitter.com/Gg670oDTOM
— abby monteil (@abbyemonteil) November 18, 2020
- Let’s take a look at why there is such a profound love for Alex Trebek. (via The Washington Post)
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People seriously wanted him to replace Joe Biden on the ticket. https://t.co/V8MWJyBoX8
— Zach Heltzel (@zachheltzel) November 18, 2020
Anything we missed out there? Let us know what you saw in the comments below!
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