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London's Trafalgar Square Welcomes 'Ever Oslo' Christmas Tree

12/5/2025

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London will light its Trafalgar Square Christmas tree on Thursday to begin the countdown.
The tree symbolizes the London–Oslo friendship formed during World War II when Norway's government fled to London.
The Oslo city government began gifting the tree in 1947 as a token of gratitude.
This year's tree, named “Ever Oslo,” is a 20-meter Norwegian spruce.
It will be removed and composted on January 5.

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London will light its Trafalgar Square Christmas tree on Thursday to begin the countdown.
The tree symbolizes the London–Oslo friendship formed during World War II when Norway's government fled to London.
The Oslo city government began gifting the tree in 1947 as a token of gratitude.
This year's tree, named “Ever Oslo,” is a 20-meter Norwegian spruce.
It will be removed and composted on January 5.