The Norwegian Christmas tree stands with its lights turned on at the end of a lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square, in London.
(Picture: AP)The lights of the Trafalgar Square Christmas have been switched on in central London to mark the beginning of the festive season.
The large Spruce tree, which is a gift from Norway in recognition of the UK’s help during World War II, was lit up during a ceremony featuring a reading from the Poetry Society of its seasonal children’s poetry commission which will decorate the base of the tree.
