Londoners are displeased with the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree due to visible dead branches. However, supporters argue the tree will look better by the time Christmas arrives, celebrating a tradition that began as a gift of gratitude from Norway.
LONDON ERS have slammed the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree again - saying "dead branches" make it look like "half the fir is missing"."Who wouldn’t look a bit flat after that kind of travel? But don’t fret; it’ll fluff up and shine just in time for my big moment."Man charged with attempted murder after girl, 8, and her dad shot in car
But Twitter user Gillian Flavell said: "Going to take a lot of fluffing to hide all those dead branches. Just saying."A defiant Gillian said: "Do you not recognize teasing?"Other Brits flocked to praise the spruce tree, which is an annual gift from Norway.The tree's account replied: "YAAAS QUEEN - you are tree-mendously wonderful too!"HISTORY OF THE TRAFALGAR SQUARE TREEThe tradition began as a gift of gratitude after British support during World War II.
It goes up at the beginning of December and is taken down around Twelfth Night - the fifth or sixth of January. The tree travels 550 miles across the North Sea and is held in a secret location until its unveiling.
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