THE SCENE: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table get into the holiday spirit.
THE TEXT: With New Years so young it still yawned and stretched, helpings were doubled on the dais that day. And as king and company were coming to the hall, the choir in the chapel fell suddenly quiet, then a chorus erupted from the courtiers and clerks: “Noel,” they cheered, then “Noel, Noel,” “New Years Gifts!” the knights cried next as they pressed forwards to offer their presents.
– Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, 14th Century AD
