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Thursday, 17 December 2009

Xmas Tree in Trafalgar Square

Every year since 1947 a giant spruce is given by the Norwegians to London in gratitude for support during the war.
The tree takes pride of place in Trafalgar square and is simply decorated with small lights.

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful photograph Mo - the sky is gorgeous!

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  2. What a lovely tree and a lovely shot all around, I love the contrast between the gray clouds and the blue sky!

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  3. Look at that amazing tree! I wish I were there to see it, but since I can't be, thanks for posting!

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  4. Another of those wonderful, little known, Christmas traditions.

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  5. Waht a wonderful way to say thank you!

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  6. nice
    tradition

    very nice photo

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  7. Great picture! Norwegian wood, hm, the song is good!

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  8. How I'd love to see it "live" , with my eyes at Christmas time ... Just a dream!
    Great picture, as usual.

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  9. That's a really cool thing for the Norwegians to do every year. I love hearing about things like this. It's a beautiful photo.

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  10. Yes, it looks nice!! wish I was there.... not only because of the x-mas tree, but also because of the portrait gallery....

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  11. Dear Author aglimpseoflondon.blogspot.com !
    It yet did not get.

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  12. Nice shot of Trafalgar Square :-)

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