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.
Christmas ceremony There has been a Christmas ceremony every year since 1947. A Norway Spruce (or sometimes a Fir) is given by Norway's capital Oslo and presented as London's Christmas Tree, as a token of gratitude for Britain's support during World War II http://www.answers.com/topic/trafalgar-square?method=26&initiator=WANS#Christmas_ceremony
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.
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.Norway
The first Christmas tree from Norway was given in 1947. This is done in gratitude for Britain's support to Norway during World War II.
1852 1947 was the first year the current tradition started and 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.
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The country is Norway, and the reason is a 'thank you' form the people of Norway to the people of Great Brittan for the help and support given to the people of Norway during the second world war. There is a great affinity and friendship between British people and Norwegian people, apart from which, the Norwegian woods have some awesome Christmas tree specimens.
The Christmas tree first came about after the Reformation and Germany is given as the first use of the Christmas tree, but before then churches and houses were decorated with any thing green.
Christmas isn't very big in Egypt, given that Christians only make up a small fraction of the country's population.
Yes, a Christmas card can be given to anyone. Everyone loves Christmas cards.
The tree is given as a gesture of friendship between the countries and gratitude for the help that the British gave to Norway during the Second World War.It's simply a good-will present from their Royal family - to ours.