On December 18th, 1947, a Norwegian spruce arrived in for the first time in London, to be placed in Trafalgar Square. It's arrival was a thank you from Norway to Britain for providing sanctuary to the Norwegian government and royal family who lived in exile in London from 1940 to 1945 during Norway’s occupation. Here's a photo of the moment of its arrival back then: And here's a photo of this year's tree, which will be lit up on December 1st: #NorwayTheTrafalgarTree #Norwegia

The Trafalgar Tree has been a gift to London from the people of Norway since 1947. It's given in recognition of Britain’s support during the Second World War when the Norwegian government and royal family lived in exile in London from 1940 to 1945 during Norway’s occupation. The annual gift of a Christmas tree has come to symbolise the deep and long-lasting friendship between Norway and the United Kingdom. Last year, children from Oslo International School, Paddington Youth E