"The Norwegian spruce that will soon be decorating Trafalgar Square for Christmas has been chosen following a public vote in Oslo. Every year since 1947, the city of Oslo has gifted a tree to London as a significant part of the cities' shared history, and the symbolism is as important today as it was when it first started in the dying days of WWII."
"This year, three trees were nominated for this annual tradition, and over 2,000 votes were cast to decide if Nordic Star, Fjord Fir, or Ever Oslo would be chosen as the Norwegian city's gift to London. The public chose Ever Oslo, a 20-metre-tall tree that's around 60 years old and grew along the forest path between Ullevålsseter and Kobberhaugen, a popular hiking area."
Oslo selected Ever Oslo as Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree after a public vote of more than 2,000 people. The annual gift has been presented since 1947 and symbolizes post‑World War II goodwill. Ever Oslo is a 20‑metre, roughly 60‑year‑old spruce from the forest path between Ullevålsseter and Kobberhaugen. The tree will be cut down on 21st November in a ceremony led by the Mayor of Oslo, the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the British Ambassador, and a replacement will be planted afterwards. The spruce will travel over 180km to Brevik, be shipped to Immingham, installed in Trafalgar Square and lit in a Nordic‑style ceremony on 4th December with carols, a children's poem and a military band.
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