"It is a huge privilege to be a part of this wonderful tradition and on behalf of the City of Westminster and London, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Oslo and Norway for this wonderful gift. People sometimes overlook the meaning behind the tree, but we must never forget the importance of friendship and solidarity during uncertain times."
"I have to admit I was pretty surprised when I saw unwanted Christmas decorations in the tree. We are very happy to share Ever Oslo with London. In a world marked by instability, with conflicts and crises in many countries, symbols of friendship and hope become especially important. The fact that we are gathered here to mark a 78-year-old tradition in this harmonic and scenic setting should not be taken for granted."
"Electric vehicles are being used for land transport in both Norway and England starting with a 180km drive from the forest to the port of Brevik. It is then transported on a routine shipping route to the UK before arriving in Trafalgar Square. This year's tree will be lit on December 4 from 5pm, with the switch-on at 6pm."
A long-standing Norwegian tradition gifts a Christmas tree to London each year as thanks for Britain’s support during the Second World War. Officials from Norway and the UK participate in felling and preparing the tree, which is decorated with vertical lights in a traditional Norwegian style. Electric vehicles handle the 180km land transfer to the port of Brevik before the tree travels on a routine shipping route to the UK and arrives in Trafalgar Square. The lighting ceremony begins December 4 from 5pm, with the official switch-on at 6pm. The tree serves as a symbol of friendship and hope.
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