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Why is Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree sent from Norway and when will it be lit? - AOL

Why is Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree sent from Norway and when will it be lit? - AOL

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction is mixed

The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is here - and the reaction is mixed

2025 Trafalgar Square Christmas tree gets two-second cheer when lights switched on

2025 Trafalgar Square Christmas tree gets two-second cheer when lights switched on

Christmas tree gifted by Norway lights up London's Trafalgar Square

Christmas tree gifted by Norway lights up London's Trafalgar Square

Christmas tree from Norway lit up in London's Trafalgar Square

Christmas tree from Norway lit up in London's Trafalgar Square

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Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square London #christmastree | British Tradition

Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square London #christmastree | British Tradition

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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Where's It From? What's Its History? When Is The Switch-On?

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree: Where's It From? What's Its History? When Is The Switch-On?

London’s iconic Christmas tree has arrived 🎄✨ The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree reached the capital at around 6am after travelling from a forest in Oslo, where it was felled on 21 November 2025. Every year since 1947, Norway has gifted a tree to the UK as thanks for Britain’s support during World War Two. The lights will now be installed and officially switched on this Thursday, 4 December. #London #TrafalgarSquare #ChristmasInLondon | BBC London

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Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree mocked after arriving from Norway: ‘Where’s the other half of it?’

Christmas Tree 🎄 Trafalgar Square Today #fblifestyle #christmas2025 #christmastree | At Horse Guards

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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights switched on

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been lifted into place ahead of the lighting ceremony on Thursday. 🎄 #london #londonnews #trafalgarsquare #christmastree #christmas #norway | BBC London

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Sparkling Celebration: Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On at Trafalgar Square!" 🕡 **Time:** 6:30 PM 📍 **Location:** Trafalgar Square 🌡️ **Temperature:** 5°C 📅 **Date:** 4th December 2025 #ChristmasLights ✨ #TrafalgarSquare 🎄 #HolidayCheer 🎉 #FestiveSeason ❄️ #FBLifestyle 🥳 | The Royals King's Guard's England

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A reminder to everyone that the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a gift from Norway, decorated in the traditional Norwegian style, and a thank you for the support during World Wat II - and it's been like that every Christmas since 1947 🎄🇳🇴 | Metro

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When will Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree be lit?

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The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is officially lit! 🎄✨ One of London’s most famous Christmas traditions is back and glowing for the festive season. Gifted to London by Norway every year since 1947, this is the 78th annual tree, a symbol of gratitude and friendship that continues to shine 💫 #trafalgarsquarechristmastree … | Gioacchino russo

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Trafalgar Square Christmas Market and Christmas Tree 2024

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’It’s a beautiful tree. And it will grace Trafalgar Square.’ The 79th Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been felled and is being transported from Norway to London - ready for the lights switch on happening on the 4 December. Westminster's Lord Mayor, Paul Dimoldenberg was at the felling ceremony in Norway and he told @1aaronpaul all about it. #london #londonlife #christmastree #christmas #trafalgarsquare | BBC London

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The lights on the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree have officially been switched on. 📲 More on the history of the tree: http://bbc.in/3ijB4VY | BBC London

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Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree chopped down in Oslo and on its way to London

✨This is the moment Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree lights were switched on. Every year since 1947, Norway has sent a tree to Britain as a thank you for its support during World War Two. Standing at 20m (65ft), the tree, which is about 65 years old, was selected by experts and through a social media poll. It has been named "Ever Oslo". The tree will remain in Trafalgar Square until 5 January before being recycled. What do you think of the tree this year? 🤔🎄 BBC London #Christmas #ChristmasTr

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🎄Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree has been chosen and today it was felled in Norway! That tree will now start its journey to Trafalgar Square in the heart of London where it will stand proud. What do we know about the tree? Well, it’s normally a Norwegian spruce and stands about 66ft (20m) tall and decorated with vertical lights. Londoners haven’t always been complimentary of this gift in previous years - the tree has been criticised by some for all sorts of reasons, with some saying it looked

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This is the story behind Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas Tree🎄 Each year, London is gifted a magnificent Norwegian spruce from the forests surrounding Oslo. Towering over 20 metres tall and 50–60 years old, this tree is carefully selected months - even years - in advance. Norwegian foresters fondly call it “the queen of the forest. The felling of the tree takes place in November during a ceremonial event attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway, and the Ma

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Christmas tree from Norway lit up in London's Trafalgar Square

The Trafalgar Square Christmas gets a bit derided every year by some on social media, but this is the amazing historic story behind it! 🎄 In April 1940, the Germans invaded and occupied Norway. The British assisted in trying to retake Norway and then working with their Resistance movement and giving safe haven to the Norwegian King and government in exile. Since 1947, to pay thanks, a Norwegian Spruce has been sent from the forests around Oslo to London. It is then decorated in the traditional,

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A symbol of goodwill with a very special story behind the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree! | Visit Norway

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Metro UK on Instagram: "People have had some choice things to say about the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree over the years, but do you know where it comes from? Norway gifts London a huge tree every year to thank the UK for their support during World War Two 🎄 The tradition dates back to 1947 and is a long-standing sign of friendship between the two nations The Minister of Foreign Affairs maintains that the nation is very proud of the tree, and we're obsessed with Espen Barth Eide's reactions."

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Ankita Dixit on Instagram: "🎄 Origin of the Tradition The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree tradition began in 1947. Every year since then, the city of Oslo, Norway, has gifted a large Norway spruce to the people of Britain. This gesture expresses gratitude for Britain’s support during World War II, particularly the UK's assistance to Norway during its occupation by Nazi Germany. 🌲 The Tree Itself The tree is usually a 50–70-year-old Norway spruce, around 20–25 meters tall. It is typically cut i

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