The famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree en route to London from Norway
The famous Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been cut down in its homeland and is on its way to London.
Each year, the city of Oslo graciously donates a Christmas tree to London and it is proudly displayed in the city center.
The tree is an idiot from the Norwegian people as a thank you for the UK’s support during WWII.
This 2021 tree was felled in a traditional ceremony on Tuesday, November 16 in a forest outside the Norwegian capital.
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For the first time in two years due to the pandemic, Londoners and tourists alike will be able to celebrate the Christmas tree lighting on December 2 at 6 p.m.
The Christmas lights ceremony will feature speeches from the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor of Oslo.
There will also be performances by The Salvation Army, the Poetry Society and the St Martin-in-the-Fields Choir as well as a reading from Westminster Youth Ambassadors Befriend a Family.
Westminster Mayor Councilor Andrew Smith cut down the tree with the help of Oslo Mayor Marianne Borgen and school children from Manglerud School and Ellingsrudåsen School.
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The 80-year-old tree is 24 meters tall and upon arrival in London it will be decorated in a traditional Norwegian style.
Westminster Lord Mayor Andrew Smith said: ‘I want to thank our friends in Oslo for their gift of this Christmas tree and the continuation of this long tradition of collaboration which represents history, l friendship and hope.
“It is a huge privilege to welcome the tree to Trafalgar Square, and I look forward to having a brilliant lighting ceremony for the tree that is coming back in full force, after having had a year off due to Covid -19.
“I hope this Christmas tree will bring visitors back to our vibrant city and be something people can visit and enjoy before the holiday season.”