Each year, Trafalgar Square displays a Christmas tree that is given as a gift from Norway. This tradition has been going on for more than 70 years. You may even remember some details from last year, when Mrs Hayles read us the story in assembly.

This article teaches us about a special tradition shared between two countries. What traditions does your family have - especially at special times of the year - that make you feel connected to others?  

Liam (Year 6) 

A tradition for us is that we always invite family on Christmas Eve night for dinner. I really like that tradition because it unites us as a family. Also, another tradition is that we go Christmas shopping but we all do rock, paper, scissors and whoever is first out has too buy all the things (except for my brother Rocco). We also try to make a gingerbread house with sweets, chocolate and whipped cream only. It's lots of fun that makes us connected. 

Hazimah (Year 5)

In my family I celebrate Ramadan and Eid. Every Eid and Ramadan me and my family (my 4 older brothers, mum, dad, me, my older sister and younger sister) go to Mosque and we see our family and friends. We pray and celebrate that we are alive to come to Mosque. We always pray 5 times a day and before we pray, we have to wash some places on our body but it's not like bathing. It makes me feel loved and happy when I'm connected to my family because I'm happy I have people in my life who care about me and some children don't have parents and family to care about them and feed them.