Queen's song: Queen Isabelle (Erika Beasley) entertained guests with a song, while Sophie Gathman played the harp.
In trouble: This guest found hismelf in trouble with guards of the king's court.
Irish jig: Christmas traditions froma roudn the world were represented, including this Irish jog
Jester: Sir Chester, the Jester (Blake Burress) took a bow, while Sir Lester, the Jester (Zach Rice) rested in the backgorund.
Prayer: Serving wenches sang a prayer during the Madrigal.
Crystal ball: Fortune telelrs were amognt eh entertainers visiting tables prior to and durign the Madrigal.
Processional: Visiting nobles entered the castle with all the pomp and ceremony befitting the landed gentry.
Entertainment: Sir Lester, the Jester (Zach Rice) performed for King Louis (Chris Shank)
Boar's head: An eleaborate processional saw a boar's head, with apple in mouth, marched into the dining hall.
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