Norway’s annual Christmas tree gift to England mocked online
“Are we at war with Norway now?” joked a few British social media users underwhelmed by Norway’s gift. The tree has been called “wonky” and…
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What are Norwegians putting under the Christmas tree this year? Fewer skis and more mobile phones
Import figures are always a good indication of what Norwegians will be putting under the Christmas tree. This year, electronics are the most popular. The…
Denmark on the green, sparkling Christmas tree top
Denmark is on the Christmas tree top in Europe and exported around 9 million trees last year. Norway exported 3,000. Nearly 400,000 Danish Christmas trees,…
Christmas tree manufacturers say they have to close down because of competition from big chains
Cheap Christmas trees at large chains mean that small producers are no longer able to make a living from sales, says the organization Norsk Juletre. Several…
Christmas tree from Grønmo will light up Trafalgar Square
Traditionally, every year the City of Oslo sends a huge Christmas tree to London as a thank you for the British effort during the war….
Fears Christmas tree shortage due to dry summer
Fears Christmas tree shortage due to the dry summer Half of the newly planted trees were wiped out this summer. It will not have consequences…
Christmas tree from Oslo on its way to London
The Norwegian Christmas Tree, which will light up Trafalgar Square in London, was felled felled in Nordmarka on Tuesday. The 21 meter tall tree now…
Reptiles could end up under the Christmas tree
Many people wonder if they bring unwelcome little bugs home when the Christmas tree goes up. But this year, there may be reptiles under Norwegian…
Søreide attends the Christmas ceremony in London
Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H) received the honor of presenting the Christmas tree that Norway has given as a gift to the British Foreign…
Christmas tree due for London is felled.
The Christmas tree that will light up on Trafalgar Square in London in December, was felled in Nordmarka on Tuesday. Oslo’s Mayor Marianne Borgen felled…
Sri Lanka will build record high artificial Christmas tree
Sri Lanka hopes to set up a nearly 100 meter high artificial Christmas tree in July But despite the valiant efforts of hundreds of port…
Complaints about Norwegian Christmas tree in London
This year’s Norwegian Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has not lived up to expectations. ‘Is it supposed to look like a large, illuminated cucumber’, asked…
