The liturgical year is a centuries-old old tradition that millions of Christians observe all throughout the world. The Christian Calendar observes the annual cycle of seasons and days in commemoration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For hundreds of years, Christians all around the world have followed the liturgical year to inhabit the story of God. Through the Calendar, we participate in the life of Jesus so that we can be transformed. We take our place in the great drama of God's love and redemption of the world by keeping its spiritual rhythms. The calendar prepares us to celebrate hope by preparing us through waiting, mourning, and sitting in the ache of longing.