The Knight Before Christmas

December 24, 2025 World News

In this N.C. Wyeth illustration from ‘The Boy’s King Arthur’ (1922), the Green Knight readies himself for combat with Sir Beaumains, horn raised beneath the thorn — “and there he blew three deadly notes.”

The Christmas story includes chivalry as well as shepherds, and knights in shining armor as well as wise men bearing gifts.

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