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   What is the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree?

   • Image: iStock/stockcam What exactly is the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree? Arguably the most famous Christmas present in London, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a lofty (roughly 20-metre-tall) Norwegian spruce ( Picea abies if you're being all Latin about it) gifted from Oslo to London each year.

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   Why are the lights on the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree switched on?

   • The lights on the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree are due to be switched on later, marking the beginning of the countdown to the festive season. The tree has been an annual gift from the people of Norway to the people of Britain since 1947, in gratitude for Britain's support during World War Two.

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   Why is the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree recycled?

   • This historic tradition has happened every year since 1947 and signals the countdown to Christmas in London. The Christmas tree remains in Trafalgar Square until just before the Twelfth Night of Christmas, when it is taken down for recycling. The tree is chipped and composted, to make mulch.

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   Why is there no Christmas tree presentation in Trafalgar Square?

   • "For the first time since Oslo sent us our Christmas tree, there is to be no formal presentation in Trafalgar Square. The reason? Not rudeness by the government department but the feeling of Norwegians that the tree is now part of London Christmas tradition, and needs, if you will pardon the pun, 'no bush'.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › Trafalgar_Square_Christmas_treeTrafalgar Square Christmas tree - Wikipedia

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   The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a Christmas tree given to the people of London by the city of Oslo each year since 1947. The tree is prominently displayed in Trafalgar Square from the beginning of December until 6 January.

3. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-london-67616422'World's most famous Christmas tree' arrives in Trafalgar Square

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   Dec 4, 2023 · A Christmas tree from the people of Norway has arrived in Trafalgar Square. Every year since 1947 Norway has sent a tree to Britain to thank it for its support during World War Two.

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   Dec 4, 2023 · Trafalgar Square will be getting lit on Thursday December 7 from 5.30pm, as the fir will be decorated in the traditional Norwegian fashion with lights hung vertically from top to bottom of...

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9. www.london.gov.uk › christmas-trafalgar-squareChristmas at Trafalgar Square | London City Hall

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   Don’t miss the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree, which takes place in Trafalgar Square on Thursday the 7th of December 2023. The 25-metre-high tree is a gift from the...

10. londonist.com › trafalgar-square-christmas-treeThe Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree | Londonist

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    Nov 17, 2023 · Arguably the most famous Christmas present in London, the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is a lofty (roughly 20-metre-tall) Norwegian spruce ( Picea abies if you're being all Latin about...