Trafalgar Square Christmas tree to be put up in London on December 3

Norway's yearly gift of a Christmas tree to the UK is set to go up in Trafalgar Square in London on Thursday December 3, according to Time Out London. The great tree is expected to arrive in Britain in early December.

The Norwegian spruce is typically felled in a forest just outside Oslo at the end of November. The tradition goes back decades, with Norway sending the tree to thank the British for their help during the Second World War.

The date of the switch-on ceremony has not been announced yet. Last year the tree was illuminated on December 4, so this year's event is expected to fall around the same time. More details are still to come.

The switch-on is usually a festive occasion, with choir singing, live bands and other performances, though specific plans for this year have not been released. The tree will also be surrounded by a Christmas market selling food and gifts. The market is due to be open from November 6 to January 3.