Christmas in Trafalgar Square
The lighting of the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square
Thursday, 6th December 2007
Since 1947, the gift of a large tree from the people of Norway to Londoners, has become a Great British Event. Many Londoners start their Christmas celebrations with the lighting of the tree and carol singing in Trafalgar Square.
It will be decorated in traditional Norwegian fashion, with vertical strings of lights. Energy-efficient light bulbs are used.
The tree remains in Trafalgar Square until the 4 January 2008, just before the Twelfth Night of Christmas. The tree will then be taken down for recycling.
Carol Singing in the square
The Christmas tree also provides a central focus for the carol-singing programme which runs each evening from 5pm to 9pm from 10 to 23 December 2007, with the exception of Tuesday 11 December.
