Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree lights turned on

The lights on Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree have been switched on.

Every year since 1947, Norway has sent a tree to Britain as a thank you for its support during World War Two.

Energy efficient Christmas lights have been draped around the Norwegian spruce, which were switched on in a ceremony on Thursday evening.

The spruce will remain in Trafalgar Square until 6 January, after which it will be recycled and used as mulch in gardens around the city, Westminster City Council said.

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