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The liturgical calendar in the liturgy preceding Paul VI's reform is organized according two cycles that revolve around two feasts: Christmas, which celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation, Easter, which celebrates the mystery of Redemption. Each of the two periods has a season of preparation, a season of celebration, and an intermediate season.

Temporal cycle of the liturgical year
For information on the class of liturgical days, consult the table of liturgical days.