Londoners have blasted this year's Trafalgar Square Christmas tree after it was unveiled to the public with critics branding it a “gherkin draped in lights”.
Hundreds of excited people braved the cold weather at 6pm this evening to witness the unveiling of the world famous tree at a lighting ceremony.
But for many the experience was an underwhelming one, with some saying the tree, which is donated every year by Norway, looked more like a vegetable than a spruce.
One said on Twitter: “If the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is anything to go by, Norway clearly hates London.”
Another added: "Oi Norway, next year can we get a tree and not a gherkin."
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Chloe Wood said: "Is the Christmas tree in #TrafalgarSquare meant to look like a giant illuminated cucumber."
A number of people took to social media to blame the tree's disappointing look on its decorations.
However not everyone objected to the tree, with one person saying: "Very excited to see the switch on of the Christmas tree lights in Trafalgar Square."
The Norway Spruce has been donated by Oslo since 1947 in what has become a festive tradition.
The annual gift is to show lasting gratitude for the support Britain gave Norway during the Second World War.
