advent
No, shades of blue are often used to differentiate the season from Lent.
The season immediately following Advent is called Christmas.
season of advent
Violet is the liturgical color used for Advent. However, on the Third Sunday of Advent the liturgical color can be rose.
The color purple symbolizes preparation, repentance, and royalty, fitting for the Advent season which is a time of spiritual preparation and reflection leading up to Christmas. It also reflects a sense of anticipation and expectation for the coming of Christ.
No, GREEN is the color in Ordinary Time and Violet in Advent. White is for Christmas and Easter, and feasts of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, and other saints who are not martyrs.
Advent prepares for Christmas
Advent ("coming") is the church season immediately preceding Christmas.
The beginning of Advent which varies each year
The season of Advent ranges from a minimum of 22 days to a maximum of 28 days. The shortest Advent season is when Christmas falls on a Monday, and the longest is when Christmas falls on a Sunday.
The color of the vestments of the pope, or any priest or bishop, depends on the liturgical season. During Lent or Advent the vestments are violet.