Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Lighting

On the first Thursday of December every year, there is an event in which a famous person switches on the Christmas tree lights in Trafalgar Square, London. The tree is a gift from Norway, and has been given every year since 1947 as a sign of gratitude to Britain for help during World War 2.

During the event, many people gather to sing Christmas ‘carols’, which are traditional Christmas songs.
毎年12月の第一木曜日に、観光でも有名なトラファルガースクエアで、クリスマスツリーの点灯が行われます。この木は1947年から毎年、第二次大戦中の英軍に感謝をこめ、ノルウエーから贈答されます。有名人が点灯し、多くの人々が集まって、クリスマスキャロルを歌います。