Londoners are criticizing the 66ft Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree as being half-dead and a national embarrassment.

Londoners were not impressed with Trafalgar Square's famous Christmas tree this year. After traveling all the way from Norway, the 66ft tree was unveiled in the capital today, and it was met with criticism. Some Londoners even called it a "national disgrace" due to its appearance.

People described the tree as having "dead branches" and looking "spindly". This annual gift from Norway to London has been a tradition between the two countries for almost eight decades, as a way to show gratitude for the UK's help during World War II.

The tree's social media account tried to defend it, sarcastically saying, "Guess who's back? Before the haters start commenting on my branches, I've had 10 days of beauty sleep." They also added, "Who wouldn't look a bit flat after that kind of travel? But don't worry, it'll fluff up and shine just in time for my big moment."

But despite the tree's attempt to "sleigh the day", Londoners were not convinced. One person commented, "Going to take a lot of fluffing to hide all those dead branches. Just saying." While another said, "It's here. Well, half of it anyway... It's seen better days."

The tree will officially be unveiled on Thursday, along with lights and decorations. Some people came to its defense, sharing heartwarming stories of their own experiences with the tree. One man shared, "My Norwegian grandfather was the captain of the ship that brought over the first Christmas tree. It's always been a present from the people of Oslo. When I was a kid, I sang in the Norwegian Seamans Church choir next to the tree every year."

This underwhelming response to the tree's unveiling has become somewhat of a tradition over the years. Last year, people suggested that the tree needed to be transported better in order to arrive in a better state. One person even joked, "Judging by the photos of the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree being felled in Norway last week and arriving today, it must have been transported as hand luggage on Ryanair."

Despite the criticism, the tradition of the Norwegian Christmas tree in London continues, with some even calling it a "national treasure". For the latest news from the city, visit Metro's London news hub.

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