"People sometimes overlook the meaning behind the tree, but we must never forget the importance of friendship and solidarity during uncertain times."
"We are 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."
"look magnificent in Trafalgar Square"
The 79th Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been felled and is being transported from Norway to London as an annual gift given since 1947 in thanks for Britain's World War Two support. The chosen tree is a 20-metre, approximately 65-year-old Norwegian spruce named Ever Oslo, selected by experts and a social media poll. Westminster's Lord Mayor Paul Dimoldenberg and Oslo's Mayor Anne Lindboe attended the felling and will join the lights switch-on on 4 December. A protester briefly delayed the felling after attaching themselves to the tree. Ever Oslo will travel 180 km by electric vehicle to Brevik port and then by ship to the UK. The Trafalgar Square lights event starts at 17:00 GMT with illumination at 20:00, and the tree will remain until 5 January before being recycled.
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