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Once upon a time, far far way in a 

big castle full of knights lived 

King Arthur. 

The city knew all about the power 

of King Arthur. 

King Arthur was a very powerful 

man. 

No one ever stood up to him. He 

would win every battle. Being the 

king of the round table, made him 

have knights surround him.

The castle was always well 

protected by soldiers. 

It was weird to have someone 

visit without King Arthur knowing.

"In the midst of their festivities, and 

enormous man- who is entirely green 

bounced through the door."

One day while King Arthur and his knights 

were celebrating Christmas at the castle, a 

big strange man walked in. 

This strange man was so big. He looked 

very serious and mad. 

But the huge man came unarmed, without helmet or haubrek," 

All of King Arthur's knights were 

so frightened. They believed that 

this giant man was going to come 

in and kill them all.

"And so all I ask of this 

court is a Christmas 

Game."

The strange man spoke out loud and said

 "I am not here to hurt anyone but to play a 

game, a Christmas Game. I want someone to 

step up and use my own ax to cut off my 

head. Do not be afraid, who ever cuts off my 

head will then go to the Green Chapel next 

New Years so then I can cut off their head!"

"What! Can this be King Arthur's court?" 

All of King Arthur's knights were so 

afraid of the challenge that the 

Green Knight had mentioned. 

Since no one accepted the challenge, 

the Green Night started insulting 

and being mean to King Arthur's 

court. 

"Let the King step down

And give Sir Gawain the game!"

Since none of the knights got up to take 

the challenge, King Arthur got hold of the 

ax and took it over his head getting ready 

to take a swing.

Then Sir Gawain got up and said "No my 

Lord, I cannot let you do this. Let me take 

the challenge!"

"He held his head in his hand up high before him," 

The Green Knight was already on his Knees, 

when Sir Gawain took a swing at him. 

Just like it was planned, the Green Knights 

head fell to the floor. 

Their was something weird going on. The Green 

Knight stood up and took hold of his own head 

then said "I will be waiting for you Sir Gawain."

"The King and Gawain there 

Laugh at the thing and grin;" 

The Green Knight was magical, he never died 

even if his head was cut off. He had powers 

no one else did.

King Arthur's knights were so shocked.

Sir Gawain and the King laughed nervously as 

the Green Knight walked out the castle.

"As the end of the year approaches, Gawain leaves on this quest to find the 

Green Chapel and fulfill his pledge."

One year later, right when the holidays 

began, Sir Gawain started his journey to 

the Green Chapel. 

Just like he had the courage to swing at 

the Green Knights neck, he was having 

the courage to show himself to the 

Green Knight. 

Sir Gawain kept his word.

"The lord of the castle welcomes Gawain and invites him to stay with him 

and his lady for a few days" 

On its way to the Green Chapel he came 

before a castle.

He was asked to spend christmas there 

by king of the castle and so he did.

Sir Gawain's reason of staying at the 

castle was to rest and eat. 

"The lord proposes that he will go out to hunt each day while Gawain stays 

at the castle. At the end of the day, they will exchange what they have 

won." 

The King of the castle told Gawain not to 

worry about the food because he himself 

would go out and hunt throughout the whole 

day.

Sir Gawain was only in charge of giving 

anything he received or earned to the king 

by the end of the day.

"Gawain resists her; however; 

and on the first two days 

accepts only kisses,"

While the king was out hunting, the queen will 

try to kiss Sir Gawain.

Sir Gawain would always try to stay away from 

her because he did not want to get the king 

mad.

The queen would offer Sir Gawain to take gold 

and treasure but he never did.

Instead of taking the gold he accepted her 

kisses.

"At the end of the day, 

they will exchange what 

they have won." 

When the king would return at 

night, Sir Gawain would in return 

give him kisses.

Sir Gawain was doing just like he 

was asked, giving what he received 

to the king by the end of the day. 

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