In accordance with annual tradition, a Norwegian Christmas tree has arrived in Trafalgar Square. This year's spruce tree, which is given by Norway to Britain annually, stands at 68ft (21m) tall.

The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been lit up in front of crowds in a special festive ceremony. The event marked 75 years of London receiving a large tree from Norway to install in the ...

The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square could be replaced with a new one by Norway after the current one was mocked for “looking a bit sad”.

When will the Trafalgar Square tree be lit? The lighting-up takes place on the first Thursday in December so this year it falls on December 5 and is timed for 5.30pm.

Trafalgar Square will be getting lit on Thursday December 7 from 5.30pm, as the fir will be decorated in the traditional Norwegian fashion with lights hung vertically from top to bottom of the tree.

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, with some young carollers beneath. The tree is a gift from the city of Oslo, as a token of thanks for British support in the second world war.

Each year, a grand Christmas tree is delivered to Trafalgar Square, a treasured gift from Norway to Britain. This tradition, dating back to 1947, is a gesture of appreciation from Oslo for Britain ...