Photos: Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

We admit we are jaded New Yorkers who religiously spurn tourist traps and often flee from massive crowds, but even we make sure to pass by the Rockefeller Center tree at least once each holiday season (even if we do jab a few slow-moving visitors in the process). This year's 74-foot-tall Norway Spruce was set aglow in a show featuring Neil Diamond, Cee Lo Green and the Rockettes, whose new Swarovski-crystal--encrusted outfits competed with the tree for the sparkliest display, and we were there to catch the glitter and glitz.