The Temporale contains all of the proper liturgical texts and music for the Office throughout the year, beginning with First Vespers of the First Sunday of Advent (the Sunday nearest to November 30) and continuing through to the week before Advent.
The Temporale also contains the feasts of saints from December 26 through January 18.
The Temporale also contains the Feast of the Dedication of the Church and its octave.
The First Sunday of Advent and the Monday following (feria ii.) are of special interest because they provide the models for the liturgy during the remainder of the year.