First lady Michelle Obama and Olympian Simone Manuel participate in the annual reading of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." (Benjamin Din/MNS)The 2016 White House holiday decorations include over 70,000 ornaments. (Darby Hopper/MNS)Kelly Clarkson performs at the National Christmas Tree lighting. (Benjamin Din/MNS)James Taylor performs at the National Christmas Tree lighting. (Benjamin Din/MNS)