Trafalgar Square Christmas tree mocked as it is goes up after arrival in London from Norway

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00:00The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is back, and once again Londoners wasted no time in

00:05mocking it. However, this time the tree is fighting back.

00:09The spruce has been transported hundreds of miles from Norway's Nordmarker forest and

00:14was installed in central London on Monday. Officials have said the tree will need time

00:18to unfurl properly after its travels, before appearing at its full height of 66 feet.

00:23But as expected, people have already taken to social media to share their opinion on

00:28Some called it half-dead, while others branded it a national disgrace. Trees from previous

00:33years have suffered a similar fate. However, what was less expected was the tree

00:38fighting back against criticism on X. The tree brushed off the negative comments

00:43by tweeting,

00:49The Lord Mayor of Westminster, who helped fell the tree in Oslo, added that it may look

00:52slightly flat at first, but that it would soon unfurl and look majestic.

00:57And other Londoners agreed, with one noting it is a reminder of mutual respect between

01:02countries and that they're grateful to see the tree every year.

01:05The tree's lights will be switched on on December 5th, and it will stand in pride of place until

01:10January 6th. After this, it will be recycled and used as mulch in gardens around the city.