Christmas Tree

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree ceremony sparks debate over festive displays, traditions, and multicultural representation in London this holiday season.

London’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square took place over the weekend, drawing both attention and criticism from residents and social media users worldwide.

The ceremony featured a Norwegian spruce adorned with white lights, a tradition dating back decades. While many attendees celebrated the event, some observers compared the display to more elaborate holiday celebrations in other international cities, noting the modest scale of the Trafalgar Square tree relative to locations such as Prague, Warsaw, and Bangkok.

The event …