Trafalgar Square's Annual Christmas Tree from Norway Installed in London

The 66-foot spruce, a gift symbolizing UK-Norway friendship, faces mixed public reactions ahead of its lighting ceremony on December 5.

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree, a 66-foot Norwegian spruce, was installed in London as part of a tradition dating back to 1947.
The tree is an annual gift from Norway, recognizing the UK's support during World War II, when King Haakon VII and the Norwegian government-in-exile sought refuge in Britain.
This year's tree traveled partially via electric truck to reduce environmental impact, and a replacement tree was planted in Oslo to continue the tradition.
Some Londoners criticized the tree's appearance, calling it 'spindly' and 'half-dead,' but officials assured it will 'unfurl' and look 'majestic' by the lighting ceremony on December 5.
The tree will remain in Trafalgar Square until January 6, after which it will be recycled into mulch for local gardens.