Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, Annual Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, United Kingdom
The Norwegian spruce reaches 25 meters in height and stands in the center of Trafalgar Square, decorated with 500 white lights and a star.
Norway has presented London with a Christmas tree each year since 1947 as recognition for British support during World War II.
The Poetry Society displays commissioned poems around the base of the tree, while choirs perform carols throughout December for charitable causes.
The tree lighting ceremony occurs on the first Thursday of December, and the display remains until January 6th when it becomes garden mulch.
The first tree in 1942 was cut by Norwegian resistance fighter Mons Urangsvåg and sent to King Haakon VII during his exile in England.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.50820,-0.12811
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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