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Becca Monaghan
Dec 03, 2021
Nothing screams Christmas more than dazzling city lights, classic films, mulled wine and an aesthetically pleasing tree. Unfortunately, it seems as though Trafalgar Square did not get the memo this year, with the arrival of an anti-climatic Christmas tree in definite need of a spruce up.
Since 1947, Norway has gifted Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree as a token of gratitude for Britain’s support during the Second World War.
But judging by what arrived this year, Twitter users joked that it’s a sign they’re still mad at Brits for sacking Norwegian-born Manchester United manager. “Norway has not taken the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer well”, one humoured.
Another conspired that they’re sending an unsubtle hint: “This year’s Christmas tree from Norway to Trafalgar Square is hilarious. It’s basically them saying: You’ve turned into a bunch of c***s.”
The sparse ‘flea bitten’ tree has caught the attention of passersby, who turned to Twitter to raise their concerns as to where the rest of it is.
One Twitter user penned a meaningful tweet aimed at “people complaining about the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree sent by Norway”. They suggested Brits should say a “polite thank you” when receiving a gift, “even if [they’re] a bit disappointed.”
But in true Brit spirit, wit and humour, they politely declined this ideology. Instead, people commenced roasting the underwhelming 20-metre-tall centrepiece.
“Interflora clearly forgot to include the little sachet of plant feed,” one joked, while another said, “Possibly the worst Christmas tree I have ever seen – it looks like it has a bad hangover.”
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Nothing screams Christmas season more than Londoners complaining about the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree. 😂— Jules (@Jules) 1638481200
Recreate the Trafalgar Square look in your own front room by simply using last year's Christmas Tree. https://t.co/Fbwtc5odS4— Burnside (@Burnside) 1638426175
London: “the Trafalgar Square tree has arrived!” the Trafalgar Square tree: https://t.co/LrJwL4ybQW— vag-anuary blues (@vag-anuary blues) 1638483138
Excitement in London today as tree is unveiled in Trafalgar Square..... #TrafalgarTree https://t.co/p3hBdKO4iK— Andy Roo (@Andy Roo) 1638480708
I saw the Trafalgar Square Christmas ‘tree’ yesterday. It is a sad twig. It screams “Brexit”.— Jessica Jefferies CDA (@Jessica Jefferies CDA) 1638522442
Lovely day out with precious friends, but the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square looks like it’s been left there si… https://t.co/lDsSJSEmX6— Sue Cooke (@Sue Cooke) 1638217554
🇬🇧 Left: The first Trafalgar Square Christmas tree 1947 Right: 2021 Christmas tree https://t.co/yZwYsw5VLS— 🇦🇺🇳🇿 The Cynical Hun 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@🇦🇺🇳🇿 The Cynical Hun 🇬🇧🇺🇸) 1638432872
The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has arrived. https://t.co/8CuyuTh7Rp— Alexander (@Alexander) 1638385832
If ever there was an Euphemism about Britain after Brexit then it’s this years Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree, it’… https://t.co/R6Ruj1tbyP— Yes Scotland's Future (@Yes Scotland's Future) 1638393407
I love how everyone's hating on the trafalgar square xmas tree but still trying to be nice saying that at least it's tall lmao— pink lucozade (@pink lucozade) 1638488602
Maybe after 75 years, it’s time we bought our own Christmas tree for Trafalgar Square.— Sean Hughes (@Sean Hughes) 1638483621
I actually like the Trafalgar Square christmas tree. It's like the perfect metaphor for the state of the UK.— Winnie the Pup (@Winnie the Pup) 1638518226
London's Christmas Tree this year in Trafalgar Square sums up the UK right now. Sorry sight. #xmas #Christmas2021… https://t.co/bAjTBHYRgp— AlexCam (@AlexCam) 1638383089
Each year, Trafalgar Square host a tree-lighting event on the first Thursday of December. The Christmas tree was erected just two days ago in preparation for its glow-up.
Let’s collectively hope the Norwegian spruce gets all the TLC it needs.
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