The annual Christmas tree tradition began in 1947 as an expression ... I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to the people of Oslo and Norway for this gift. They have done a tremendous job as ...

But why does Norway send the UK a Christmas tree every year ... due to the size needed. The tree is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care several months or even years in ...

Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree has been mocked again as angry Londoners hit out at the spruce's - an annual gift from Norway - 'dead ... from Grefsenkleiva, in Oslo’s Forest.

Christmas trees were introduced into the UK in 1800 by Queen Charlotte, the German wife of George III. Each year a large tree is given to the UK as a gift by the people of Oslo in Norway.