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.
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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree was created in 1947.
Admiral Lord Nelson stands at the top of the statue in Trafalgar Square.
The country of Norway gifts a Christmas tree to Britain each year that stands in London's Trafalgar Square. The tree has been gifted by Norway since 1947. The gift of the tree is in honor of British support during World War II.
The Christmas tree donated every year in Trafalgar square is because the bring a new one and it is a different style.
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Nelson's Column.
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who died from wounds at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, stans on top of the column in Trafalgar Square.
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The people of Norway.