The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is officially lit! 🎄✨ One of London’s most famous Christmas traditions is back and glowing for the festive season. Gifted to London by Norway every year since 1947, this is the 78th annual tree, a symbol of gratitude and friendship that continues to shine 💫 #trafalgarsquarechristmastree … | Gioacchino russo

9.6K views · 362 reactions | Thousands gather to watch the lighting ceremony of Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree in London -- a gift from Norway in a yearly tradition going back to 1947. Oslo Mayor Anne Lindboe says the 20-meter spruce is "a symbol of friendship." | AFP News Agency | Facebook

3, 2, 1....the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights are officially ON! 🎄✨ Celebrating 78 years of Oslo’s heartfelt gift to London, this iconic tree will shine bright until 5 January 2026. Go soak up the festive magic! 🇬🇧🇳🇴✨ #LondonMakesItPossible #VisitLondon #LondonChristmas #LondonEvents #ChristmasInLondon #FestiveSeason #LondonChristmasTree #TrafalgarSquare #TrafalgarSquareChristmasTree | Visit London

1.8K views · 31 reactions | #London streets are full of amazing plans during these holidays 朗 Check them out!  https://bit.ly/fever-london | Fever | Facebook

Trafalgar Square's Christmas Tree has gone wonky after being hit by strong winds. Officials are checking whether the tree is safe and a team is currently working out if it can be straightened. | ITV London

This is the story behind Trafalgar Square’s famous Christmas Tree🎄 Each year, London is gifted a magnificent Norwegian spruce from the forests surrounding Oslo. Towering over 20 metres tall and 50–60 years old, this tree is carefully selected months - even years - in advance. Norwegian foresters fondly call it “the queen of the forest. The felling of the tree takes place in November during a ceremonial event attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, the British ambassador to Norway, and the Ma