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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

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Updated on: February 6, 2023
Published on: November 3, 2022
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    Who doesn’t love Christmas trees? The bright lights and colours are able to fill a whole town! The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is an annual tradition and lets everyone appreciate the meaning of Christmas.

    From the history to the tree lighting ceremony. We want to give you all the information you need regarding this cherished tradition.

    Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

    Location/Date:

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    The tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square takes place on the first Thursday in December.
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    Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN

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    Free

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    History

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    Since 1947, Norway has given London a Christmas tree to place in Trafalgar Square. This is an annual gift of gratitude for Britain’s support for Norway during World War II. 

    This beautiful Christmas tree is Norwegian spruce (Picea abies). Which is over 20 metres high and 50 to 60 years old. This real tree is selected from the forests in Norway located in Oslo. Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is taken care of for several months even years. In Norway, this tree is known as the ‘queen of the forest’!

    This magnificent tree is cut down in November. During the ceremony, the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway and the Mayor of Oslo participate. The tree is then brought to the UK by sea. The tree is decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion with strings of lights. This famous tree also uses energy-efficient light bulbs.

    The Light Ceremony

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    Make sure not to miss out on Trafalgar Square’s tree-lighting ceremony! The 20 metres tree will be lit up with bright lights and bulbs. This historical tradition has happened every year since 1947 and signals the countdown to Christmas in London. A token of gratitude from Norway which the whole family can come down and visit!

    So make sure your calendars are free and don’t miss out on this amazing event!

    Opening Times

    Thursday, 1st Dec 2022, 6pm

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    Make sure to head on down and see the generous gift from Norway! This special ceremony of the tree lighting is a great memory for the whole family and will get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

    Check out the Christmas Trees near me or  you’ll find plenty of European Christmas markets too, so it’s Christmas wherever you go! Of course, you can also visit Santa Claus at his grotto, as well as celebrate Christmas at Winter Wonderland!