The Christmas tree gift is a 75-year-old tradition that has created a lot of interest in recent years. Several times the tree has been criticized for being too ugly. Some of the criticism has been that the tree has been too thin. REACTIONS: There were several people who reacted negatively to last year’s Christmas tree. Photo: SCREEN FROM TWITTER Lord Mayor of Westminster, Hamza Taouzzale was on hand to contribute during the tree felling. He says that he is very satisfied with this year’s Christmas tree. – I see a wonderful tree and think that this tree is exactly right. It symbolizes Christmas for the whole country, he says. The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Hamza Taouzzale was present to contribute during the tree felling. He is not worried about what the English will think of this year’s Christmas tree. – There has been some criticism in recent years, but I really believe that this is the right tree. I think there have been people who have not understood what the tree actually means, he says. Among those who showed displeasure last year was Høyre’s group leader Anne Haabeth Rygg. – It should be a tree that shows gratitude for the help we received from the British during the war. Then it must not look like a damaged old spruce, she said. Want to prevent damage This year, Oslo municipality has thought particularly about how to prevent the tree from being damaged on the way to London, according to Mayor Marianne Borgen. She took part in this year’s tree felling. – We have cut down the time from when the tree is cut down here in Oslo until it will be standing upright in Trafalgar Square, Borgen explains. CUT DOWN: The municipality has cut down travel time to prevent injuries. Photo: Trygve Heide and Knut Are Tornås Photo: Trygve Heide and Knut Are Tornås / news Mayor Borgen says there is always some discussion about the Christmas tree. – Those of us who walk in ordinary forests know that ordinary trees can become a bit thin. I hope that it will be received with great joy, says Mayor Marianne Borgen. Extra important now TRADITION: Mayor Marianne Borgen took part in a tradition she believes is important. Photo: Trygve Heide and Knut Are Tornås Photo: Trygve Heide and Knut Are Tornås / news The mayor will be present during the lighting of the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square in London on 1 December. The tradition of a Norwegian Christmas tree for London was established in 1947, as a thank you to the British people for their help during the Second World War. The tradition of bringing a Norwegian Christmas tree to London was established in 1947. According to Borgen, the tree has gained an even wider symbolism in recent years. – It’s about friendship, solidarity and that we should do what we can to take care of each other. It is perhaps especially important in the times we live in now.
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Oslo municipality will prevent the London tree from being damaged on the road – news Oslo og Viken – Local news, TV and radio
