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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree branded ‘scrawny’ and ‘underwhelming’ compared to Rockefeller rival
London’s most famous Christmas tree has been criticised for looking “scrawny” and “half-dead” compared to its bushier New York equivalent.
Fact check: Trafalgar Square Christmas tree appears similar to previous years
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree appears similar to previous years - Social media users have shared a post blaming a ‘poorly presented’ Christmas tree on London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
'It looks like half a cucumber': Savage reactions to Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree
We’d like to take this opportunity to remind our readers the tree is actually a gift from our friends in Norway.
The lights are now sparkling on Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree with its very royal history
The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been lit up in a festive ceremony that traces its roots back to a king who loved Britain almost as much as the country he actually ruled.
Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree lights turned on
The lights on Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree have been switched on. Every year since 1947, Norway has sent a tree to Britain as a thank you for its support during World War Two. Energy efficient Christmas lights have been draped around the Norwegian spruce, which were switched on in a ceremony on Thursday evening.
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lights up - but many rage at 'scrawny' branches
The iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree was lit up in a traditional ceremony on Thursday evening, but not everyone was impressed. While some praised the festive spirit and longstanding tradition, others took to social media to slam the tree’s "scrawny" branches.
Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree is up for 2024 and getting mixed reactions
The UK has been gifted a giant Christmas tree from Norway since 1947. The tradition started when the King of Norway, Haakon VII, took refuge in Britain after the Scandinavian country was invaded by Germany in 1940.
Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree branded 'national disgrace' as Londoners furious yet again
Christmas tree has arrived in London all the way from Norway - but as in previous years, it's already receiving backlash from social media users
Trafalgar Square Christmas tree mocked again as Londoners rage 'half the fir is missing!'
This year's traditional Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has divided opinion online, with critics saying its branches look bare.
Why does Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree come from Norway and when will it be lit?
Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree is arguably the capital’s most famous festive sight but that did not stop it from drawing criticism on social media when it arrived in London on Monday morning from Norway.
‘Scrawny’ Trafalgar Square Christmas tree under fire in comparison to bushy New York rival
London’s most famous Christmas tree has been criticised for looking “scrawny” and “half-dead” compared to its bushier New York equivalent. The Trafalgar Square spruce, gifted to the UK from Norway as part of a nearly 80-year tradition,
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