Yahoo News Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights switch-on date confirmed
One of the most famous squares in the world has announced its Christmas tree switch-on date. Central London's Trafalgar Square has a Christmas Tree donated each year from Norway.
The tree comes from Oslo and is a token of the Scandi nation's gratitude to the people of London for their assistance during World War II. The tree is seen as a symbol of the enduring friendship and collaboration with the Scandinavian country.
The tree that is being donated this year is around 60 years old and stretches 20 meters high into the sky. It weighs a walloping 1200 kilograms and was grown near Grefsenkleiva, in Oslo’s Forest.
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The tree's travel to the UK starts with a journey to Brevik from Oslo before being shipped to Immingham, Lincolnshire. After that the tree makes its way to Trafalgar Square, is erected by a special team, and then decorated in a traditionally Scandi way.
Date set for Trafalgar Square Christmas tree switch-on
For the 77th anniversary of the tradition, the tree will be illuminated in the square on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The switch-on event will start at 5pm and the festivities will include the Choir of St-Martin-in-the-Fields singing some Christmas carols led by the Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army.
There will also be a poem dedicated to the tree written and read by children who live in Westminster before the lights are actually turned on at 6pm. The whole event will be over at 6.30pm.
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