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The Knight Before Christmas

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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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