At the beginning of the story Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the story takes place around Christmas time and New Year’s. In the first scene, “Many good knights and gay his guests were there, Arrayed of the Round Table rightful brothers, With feasting and fellowship and carefree mirth.”(Pg.4, lines 38-40) The characters are seated around King Arthur’s round table celebrating the holiday. There is food, carol-dancing, and gift giving. Also this is all happening in December, one of the coldest months of the year and is when resources like food are running low. This shows how important this holiday is to people in England during this time. They are willing to get together during the toughest time of the year and gather up the fruits of the year
