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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.
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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Many thousands of people every year
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Yes. It has been an annual gift from Norway since 1947.
The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is an annual gift from Norway.
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