Earl Albert warmed hearts when he honored his late wife, Leslie, by donating a huge Norway spruce tree from the couple's Massachusetts yard to be the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Now, Albert's family members are hoping for a Christmas miracle.

For the first time since 1959, this year's Rockefeller Center tree comes from Massachusetts - West Stockbridge, to be exact. It was a donation from Michael Albert and his family, who are residents of the town. As of this morning (Nov. 12), the tree was set into position, where it will soon be decorated for the holiday season.

It was unclear whether Earl Albert will be able to recuperate in time to attend the nationally televised lighting ceremony in Manhattan on Dec. 4, but family members are hopeful.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

The tree will be decorated over the next few weeks with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star before the tree lighting ceremony.

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has officially arrived in New York City, marking the official start of the city's holiday season.

The Massachusetts man who donated the Christmas tree​ that will soon be lit in Rockefeller Center​ is recovering after suffering a stroke and a friend said he could use some holiday cheer.

The man who donated his 74-foot Norway Spruce to Rockefeller Center has suffered a stroke, according to his daughter-in-law.The family tells CBS6 that Earl Albe

Earl Albert, who donated a tree to Rockefeller Center in memory of his wife, suffered a stroke. His family hopes he can attend the lighting ceremony.