2012 children decorate Olympic Park Christmas tree

CHILDREN born on December 20, 2004 were today invited by London 2012 organisers to decorate the Christmas tree in the Olympic Park.

Over 700 children are currently registered on the London 2012 Children's Promise scheme and will celebrate their fifth birthday on Sunday.

Those attending the Christmas tree decorating were Liam O'Brien, Brooke Conroy, Holly Holt Ramsey, Max Harris, Grace Lyster Brown, William Talbot, Leo Tattal, Ben Walker and Valentina Weinstein.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Children born on 20/12 day 2004 celebrate 5th birthday by dressing the London 2012 Olympic Park Christmas tree at the View Tube (Getty Images)

LUCKY NINE: The nine children selected to decorate the Christmas tree are photographed at the View Tube (Getty Images)

FESTIVE CHEER: William Talbot and Grace Lyster Brown apply the decorations to the tree (Getty Images)

HAPPY CHAP: Max Harris gets the opportunity to place the London 2012 symbol on top of the Christmas tree (Getty Images)

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