Basic characteristics of knight education in western Europe

. According to the feudal legal tradition, chivalry can be inherited. Therefore, the son of a knight, especially the eldest son, is eligible to be a knight candidate at birth, thus forming the baptism ceremony when the son of a knight is born. Rituals are generally divided into three processes. Secular bathing. As soon as the knight's son was born, he immediately bathed the baby under the command of his father, in order to remind the knight's father of his oath as a knight candidate a long time ago. After bathing, the baby is tied and wrapped, with his hands on his sides, his legs together and put on a gorgeous robe. Religious baptism. This kind of baptism not only makes the baby become a Christian, but more importantly, "when he is picked up from the sacred baptism tray, he not only becomes a Christian, but also becomes a Christian knight in his heart." (Noe: Bradford B. bruton: Knight and Knight System in the Middle Ages, p. 297. After the religious baptism, there will be celebrations such as singing, dancing, banquets, entertainment, etc., and competitions are often held for the newborn of knights. Participants often give gifts to babies.