But the Christmas tree located in Trafalgar Square has its own special story. It has been given to the UK by Norway, where it was felled last week.
The ancestry of this Trafalgar Square tradition can be traced back to 1947, when the first fir arrived in London from Oslo, as a token of gratitude for the help received during the Second World War.
And though a Norwegian pine has stood proudly next to Nelson’s Column every Christmas since, this special seventieth tree is still getting great support from tourists and London residents alike.
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But the Christmas tree located in Trafalgar Square has its own special story. It has been given to the UK by Norway, where it was felled last week.
The ancestry of this Trafalgar Square tradition can be traced back to 1947, when the first fir arrived in London from Oslo, as a token of gratitude for the help received during the Second World War.
And though a Norwegian pine has stood proudly next to Nelson’s Column every Christmas since, this special seventieth tree is still getting great support from tourists and London residents alike.
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