‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house … are the famous words from a poem believed to be written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1823. The poem has been called the best-known verses ever written by an American.The historic Black House is being decorated for the holiday season with the poem’s words in mind. Each room will feature some aspect from the poem, with decorators using dolls, lights and assorted Christmas decorations to give the full effect.Black House director Jeanette Lowery said, “Our recent Murder Mystery was a huge success, and folks have been asking me to open the house again for tours.