The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth.

Place the candles in the holder securely ... they sometimes add some decoration to the wreath in Advent colors, which are purple for penance and rose-pink for the third week, which begins with ...

and both holidays are symbolized by the color purple or blue. The third Sunday of Advent — known as Gaudete Sunday — is commonly marked by the use of rose-colored candles and vestments ...