Pictures: Rockefeller Center Christmas 2010

Spectators wait for the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.  (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Al Roker interviews Firefighter Peter Acton, his wife, Stephanie, and his two children, Seamus and Fiona who donated the 74-foot Norway spruce which will be dressed with 30,000 energy efficient led lights for the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Crowds of spectators flock to Rockefeller Center to watch the annual tree lighting ceremony.  (STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Cheryl Crow performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on November 30, 2010.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Singer Kylie Minogue performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on November 30, 2010.  (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

A view of Rockefeller Center decorated for the 2010 holiday season.  (STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

A look down Rockefeller Plaza at the Norway spruce chosen to stand in Rockefeller Center this year.  (STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

A bug’s-eye-view of the 2010 Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

A guard stands in front of the enormous lit Norway spruce in Rockefeller Center.  (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Jessica Simpson performs at the annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony.  (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Former President and CEO of NBC Universal Jeff Zucker, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Tishman Speyer CEO Jerry Speyer turn on the lights at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting on November 30, 2010.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

The Norway spruce stands at Rockefeller Center during the tree lighting ceremony on November 30, 2010.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

The Radio City Rockettes perform at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on November 30, 2010.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Josh Groban performs at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Sheryl Crow performs in front of the famous statue of Prometheus at Rockefeller Center.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

The Rockettes perform their famous high-kick at the Rockefeller Center Christmas celebration.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Boyz II Men perform at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Jessica Simpson performs at the annual Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

Mariah Carey performs at the Rockefeller Center Christmas ceremony on November 30, 2010.  (Theo Wargo/WireImage)

Charice performs at the Rockefeller Center Christmas ceremony.  (Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Spectators look down on the Rockefeller Center Christmas ceremony from adjacent buildings.  (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Kylie Minogue performs at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting on November 30, 2010.  (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)