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
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The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is donated by Norway as a thank you for our part in WWII.
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The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is an annual gift from Norway.
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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.
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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.
I do not believe there are any witches involved.The tree is a gift from the city of Oslo, in Norway.