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Yearly Gift from Norway:

Videography: 22 December, 2025

Location: Trafalgar Square, London, UK

The annual gift to Trafalgar Square is the Christmas tree, which is a donation from the people of Norway.

This tradition has taken place every year since 1947 as a token of gratitude for Britain's support to Norway during the Second World War, when the Norwegian King and government found refuge in London.

Key details about the gift:
The gift is a large, typically 50 to 60-year-old, Norwegian spruce from the forests surrounding Oslo.

The Tradition:
The tree is selected in a ceremony in November attended by officials from both nations and is then transported to London.

Decoration:
It is decorated in a traditional Norwegian style, using simple vertical strings of white lights.

Symbolism:
The tree symbolizes the enduring friendship, unity, and goodwill between the two nations.

At the base of the tree is a plaque that reads: "This tree is given by the city of Oslo as a token of Norwegian gratitude to the people of London for their assistance during the years 1940-45".
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