VIDEO: 85-Foot Christmas Tree a Special Tradition

No need to go to Rockefeller Center to see a really big pine tree lit up with Christmas lights. resident and Member Tom Kroncke has one even bigger in his front yard on Walter Drive.

Kroncke's 85-foot tree is nearly 10 feet taller than the well-known New York City tree and holds a much more personal meaning to him and his neighbors. The tree is named "Sally K" in honor of Kroncke's wife who died of cancer a few years ago. In honor of Sally, who first lit the tree up as a surprise for him nine years ago, Kroncke leaves the tree lit ever year from Dec. 1 through Jan. 13, which was Sally's birthday.

This year, Kroncke installed 1,500 LED lights on the tree.