Each year since 1947, a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. For many Londoners the Christmas tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square signal the countdown to Christmas.
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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree was created in 1947.
There is no Oxford Street Christmas tree. There's one in Trafalgar Square which is a present from the people of Oslo, Norway.
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The Christmas tree donated every year in Trafalgar square is because the bring a new one and it is a different style.
Norway donates a tree every year.
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457 years ago, in the Christmas of 1553
The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree has been presented to the people of Britain from the people of Norway since 1947 as a token of thanks for help received during World War II.
The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree has been donated by the Norwegian Government since 1947 in recognition of the help given to Norway during World War II.
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A Norwegian Spruce.