Christmas in London Trafalgar Square
Thursday 4th December 2008 sees the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony taking place in Trafalgar Square. At 6pm on Thursday 4th December. The Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayor of Oslo will officially switch on the Christmas tree lights on the 20 metres high Norwegian Spruce tree.
Each Christmas since 1947 a Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain’s support of Norway during World War 2. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square which is always followed by carol-singing by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields. Many Londoner’s see the Christmas tree lighting ceremony as the start of the countdown to Christmas.
Watch our streaming video webcam overlooking Trafalgar Square to see the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6pm on Thursday 4th December. Or check out our London Trafalgar Square webcam HERE
For more detailed info about Christmas events in Trafalgar Square visit HERE
