Each leaf speaks, bud blooms and birds chirp welcoming ‘cristes maesse’ or Christmas. And what made this Christmas of mine so special was a discovery that the Trafalgar Christmas tree is a just not any other tree, rather it is a symbol of gratitude, hope, faith and goodwill.
Donated every year since 1947, by the people of Oslo to Londoners, the Picea abies or Norway spruce is given to express heartfelt thanks for the latter’s support to Norway in the Second World War. The 65th majestic tree, 70 feet tall and decorated with 500 white lights, spoke in traditional Norwegian style, ‘La det bli lys’ or let there be light.
From the 1st of December, carol singing events are organized for everyone. Christmas carols by other charitable societies too are planned in the Square. My faith in humanity, in essential goodness was reaffirmed and that’s what the tree stands for!
On the twelfth day, the tree is converted to mulch that provides food and life to organisms. Jeb Dickerson’s words resonate in my ears when I watch the tree in its glory, ‘The trees are whispering to me, reminding me of my roots, and my reach... shhhhhh... can you hear them? Selflessly sharing their subtle song.’
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