https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/12/23/silent-night/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:44:38 -0400<![CDATA[Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her &#8216;kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter&#8217;s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.]]>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:35:51 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/12/23/silent-night-n186855