This year’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree may be the last to be sent from Norway, reports have claimed. The City of Oslo has sent a tree to London every year as a token of gratitude for British support for Norway during the Second World War.
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00:00 It's a festive tradition dating back to the 1940s and a sign of friendship between
00:06 two nations.
00:08 So why is the iconic Trafalgar Christmas tree under threat?
00:12 The towering Christmas tree sent from Oslo every December has become a symbol of festive
00:18 cheer for Londoners.
00:19 But the tradition that dates back to 1947 may be coming to an end this year.
00:26 The city of Oslo has sent a tree to London every year as a token of gratitude for British
00:31 support for Norway during the Second World War.
00:34 But concerns over the environmental impact of the tradition may put an end to it.
00:39 A source at this year's spelling ceremony said that it's 50/50 whether another one will
00:45 be given next year.
00:47 The new Oslo City Council sees the tradition as outdated and environmentally unfriendly.
00:52 Fortunately, this year is proceeding as usual.
00:56 The tree will be decorated in a traditional Norwegian fashion ahead of the official light
01:01 ceremony on 7th December.
01:04 So get down on Trafalgar Square and take a look this Christmas.
01:08 It may be your last chance.
01:09 (gentle music)