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===Accolade===
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The accolade or knighting ceremony was usually held during one of the great feasts or holidays, like [[Christmas]] or [[Easter]], and sometimes at the wedding of a noble or royal. The knighting ceremony usually involved a ritual bath on the eve of the ceremony and a prayer vigil during the night. On the day of the ceremony, the would-be knight would swear an oath and the master of the ceremony would dub the new knight on the shoulders with a sword.<ref name="Fact"/><ref name="Craig"/> Squires, and even [[soldier]]s, could also be conferred direct knighthood early if they showed valor and efficiency for their service; such acts may include deploying for an important quest or mission, or protecting a high diplomat or a [[Monarchy|royal]] relative in battle.