Christmas Tree to see in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square in London always has a Christmas tree, a Norway spruce sent to England from Norway, a custom started the Christmas after the end of WWII as thanks to Britain for supporting Norway.
Why Is the Tree In Trafalgar Square?
Why not Piccadilly, centre of London? Whilst Piccadilly with its statue of eros, god of love, stands at the start of Shaftesbury Avenue, at the lower end of Regent Street, famous for fine shops and toy store Hamlets, Trafalgar Square is an open space where you have room for pedestrians to gather and happy crowds to sing carols. You can stand under Nelson's column, near the National Portrait gallery featuring famous heroes and heroines of Britain and the world.
Even if you cannot visit Trafalgar Square at Christmas, as an armchair traveller, book reader, news reader, shopper, or TV news follower you will see Trafalgar Square in countless souvenirs and pictures and news events.
Why is Trafalgar Square Called That?
Trafalgar Square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar. Where is Trafalgar? The column supports the statue of Nelson, famous for sending the message, 'England expects every man to do his duty'.
How do I know this? I learned all about the message at a museum in Wales, and later I remind myself by checking up on the internet. This easy to remember message and its history is a reminder to keep things simple. Nelson was going to use a longer words but the man sending the message from ship to ship with flags in a hurry needed s simpler message with fewer letters.
Christmas Carols
One of the Christmas carols most useful to people learning English is the twelve days of Christmas.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree.
Learning and Teaching English Through Songs
Using The Twelve Days of Christmas:
You learn (or teach) both the simple cardinal or quantity numbers: one, two, three, and the ordinal or order numbers, such as first day of Christmas.
You also learn (or teach) me and my. My true love gave to me ...
Guide to Stars:
***** Cross the world to see this. Major attraction or landmark in major city.
**** Divert to this city to see it. Major city and major attraction
*** Stop at this city if en route. Top of the list of attractions in this great/small city or town.
** Major site in this city, town, suburb.
* Quirky little thing. If you happen to be nearby, have a look.
Travel Visit Checklist
***** 1 England: Trafalgar Square, London (See Nelson's column)
*** 2 Wales : The Monmouth Museum or The Nelson Museum about Nelson
* 3 Finsbury Square fountain.
http://www.uncoverdiscover.com/facts/the-worlds-10-most-famous-christmas-trees/moscow-russia/
Trafalgar Square in London always has a Christmas tree, a Norway spruce sent to England from Norway, a custom started the Christmas after the end of WWII as thanks to Britain for supporting Norway.
Why Is the Tree In Trafalgar Square?
Why not Piccadilly, centre of London? Whilst Piccadilly with its statue of eros, god of love, stands at the start of Shaftesbury Avenue, at the lower end of Regent Street, famous for fine shops and toy store Hamlets, Trafalgar Square is an open space where you have room for pedestrians to gather and happy crowds to sing carols. You can stand under Nelson's column, near the National Portrait gallery featuring famous heroes and heroines of Britain and the world.
Even if you cannot visit Trafalgar Square at Christmas, as an armchair traveller, book reader, news reader, shopper, or TV news follower you will see Trafalgar Square in countless souvenirs and pictures and news events.
Why is Trafalgar Square Called That?
Trafalgar Square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar. Where is Trafalgar? The column supports the statue of Nelson, famous for sending the message, 'England expects every man to do his duty'.
How do I know this? I learned all about the message at a museum in Wales, and later I remind myself by checking up on the internet. This easy to remember message and its history is a reminder to keep things simple. Nelson was going to use a longer words but the man sending the message from ship to ship with flags in a hurry needed s simpler message with fewer letters.
Christmas Carols
One of the Christmas carols most useful to people learning English is the twelve days of Christmas.
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a partridge in a pear tree.
Learning and Teaching English Through Songs
Using The Twelve Days of Christmas:
You learn (or teach) both the simple cardinal or quantity numbers: one, two, three, and the ordinal or order numbers, such as first day of Christmas.
You also learn (or teach) me and my. My true love gave to me ...
Guide to Stars:
***** Cross the world to see this. Major attraction or landmark in major city.
**** Divert to this city to see it. Major city and major attraction
*** Stop at this city if en route. Top of the list of attractions in this great/small city or town.
** Major site in this city, town, suburb.
* Quirky little thing. If you happen to be nearby, have a look.
Travel Visit Checklist
***** 1 England: Trafalgar Square, London (See Nelson's column)
*** 2 Wales : The Monmouth Museum or The Nelson Museum about Nelson
* 3 Finsbury Square fountain.
http://www.uncoverdiscover.com/facts/the-worlds-10-most-famous-christmas-trees/moscow-russia/
http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/gallery/2013112815880/top-ten-christmas-trees-in-the-world/1/
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