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Published: 2011-12-23 00:34:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 5585; Favourites: 264; Downloads: 0
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Description "And from yonder far places, Three Wise Lotus arrived at the birth of the new Avatar child, bearing gifts of health, protection, and... ROCK CANDY!"

Sure, none of it follows any sort of plot line... they wouldn't have been able to attend Aang's birth, and they were probably no longer alive for Korra's, but... I don't really care about those details

See it in my Advent Calendar Project here:


And in the final Advent Calendar Picture:


....

Avatar and Korra belongs to Mike, Bryan and Nick. Art belongs to me.

See More of my Avatar and Korra Fanart here: [link]

Thanks for looking
-Matt

PS. Ryuki, the hidden ninja strawberry, has his first appearance in the project. Can you see him (if not, look here: [link] )
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Comments: 57

Chickenscratch93 [2012-01-28 16:47:24 +0000 UTC]

OH MY GOSH! I'm gonna have to favorite this 'cause I was reading aloud the description in some weird voice and when I got to the part: "...ROCK CANDY" I sounded so much like Bumi it's not even funny... wait yeah it is 'cause I couldn't stop laughing for a solid 5 minutes XD

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Maran-Zelde [2011-12-31 03:28:09 +0000 UTC]

Love it! You should draw the old people more often.

...And I'm a Christian and I don't find this offensive. There are parallels between Aang and Jesus even if Bryan and Mike probably didn't intend them.

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Mattierial In reply to Maran-Zelde [2012-01-01 01:29:19 +0000 UTC]

lol, I should

Thank you

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BlueSteelEyes [2011-12-28 18:34:22 +0000 UTC]

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Mattierial In reply to BlueSteelEyes [2011-12-29 01:35:42 +0000 UTC]

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foldedflowers [2011-12-27 10:53:50 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THIS. Although I'm not sure about using Bible stories in other contexts like this, I have to hand it to you: this is a very well-drawn and amusing deviation. CONGRATULATIONS on completing your advent calendar!

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Mattierial In reply to foldedflowers [2011-12-27 20:52:08 +0000 UTC]

A lot of people have expressed their unease at a picture like this... personally, as a Christian myself, I see no problem with it . I'm just bringing the project back around to the true meaning of Christmas.

I'm not trying to supplant or subvert the Bible. I'm just spreading the joy of Christmas. The Avatar story is already very close in context to the Christ story... as are a lot of stories in popular fiction.

Well... thank you

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foldedflowers In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-28 14:43:16 +0000 UTC]

I understand that - and I agree. I personally don't take offence to this deviation, but I get why some other people might. And you're most welcome. It was a pleasure to comment!

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Beshflorin [2011-12-26 17:55:42 +0000 UTC]

hmm on one hand I like the crossover to what Christmas is really all about.. on the other hand I wonder if it is blaspheme. In any case it it a very well drawn and colored piece

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Mattierial In reply to Beshflorin [2011-12-27 02:31:17 +0000 UTC]

I mean, you can see it however you want. But, I had no malicious intent when I made this picture.

I simply wanted to spread the Christmas spirit of peace and giving while simultaneously offering homage to the original meaning of Christmas. It never came across my mind that someone might construe that as blaspheme.

The Avatar story itself is very allegorical of the Christ story. The idea of a "Chosen One," both pure and brave, who must sacrifice himself (or of himself) for the betterment of humanity... is quite common among movies, television shows and novels today. These things can come very close to the Christ story, but they don't seek to supplant or subvert those sacred things.

I am Christian myself. I never meant to offend anyone or treat lightly those things you hold dear... my personal belief is that the larger part of blaspheme is in the intents of the person, that it's a conscious decision instead of an accidental offense.

Personally, my intents were to uplift and inspire. I apologize if that offended you in any way.

Merry Christmas

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Beshflorin In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-27 14:04:39 +0000 UTC]

I know Merry Christmas

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DeadCobra [2011-12-25 16:03:37 +0000 UTC]

This is great and funny

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Mattierial In reply to DeadCobra [2011-12-25 23:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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vnblythe [2011-12-25 15:36:06 +0000 UTC]

haha this is really sweet! i spy that ninja strawberry in the vicinity of piandao's sleeve...

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Mattierial In reply to vnblythe [2011-12-25 23:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

Yep, You got it!

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Sophie-The-Great13 [2011-12-24 00:49:02 +0000 UTC]

Aw, cute!

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Mattierial In reply to Sophie-The-Great13 [2011-12-25 01:13:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Sophie-The-Great13 In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-26 07:38:41 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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sokkas-boomerang [2011-12-24 00:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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Mattierial In reply to sokkas-boomerang [2011-12-24 00:44:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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EclecticNinja [2011-12-23 23:52:46 +0000 UTC]

This is so clever!!! awesome illustrations too, dude!

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Mattierial In reply to EclecticNinja [2011-12-24 00:44:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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laydeepunch [2011-12-23 22:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Ohmydays the bloke in the middle looks like Stinkmeaner from the Boondocks, which just makes this whole thing all the better xD

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Mattierial In reply to laydeepunch [2011-12-24 00:45:21 +0000 UTC]



I've never seen The Boondocks... but, thanks

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cocothechibi [2011-12-23 19:50:21 +0000 UTC]

LOL i love Boomi, the christmas story, And rock candy!!!!!

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Mattierial In reply to cocothechibi [2011-12-24 00:45:32 +0000 UTC]

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PureForestGuardian [2011-12-23 19:46:18 +0000 UTC]

This is good!

I really like this idea. XD

Nice job!

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Mattierial In reply to PureForestGuardian [2011-12-24 00:45:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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CheetosLover [2011-12-23 14:05:49 +0000 UTC]

Lol it took me 3 seconds to find the strawberry! XD Good works.

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Mattierial In reply to CheetosLover [2011-12-24 00:46:13 +0000 UTC]

lol, he wasn't that well hidden

Thanks

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ZandKfan4ever57 [2011-12-23 09:32:36 +0000 UTC]

Remarkable!

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Mattierial In reply to ZandKfan4ever57 [2011-12-24 00:46:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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ZandKfan4ever57 In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-24 14:14:06 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! I love your works! Keep creating, Happy Holidays!

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Mattierial In reply to ZandKfan4ever57 [2011-12-25 23:37:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! You too!

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ZandKfan4ever57 In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-26 06:15:07 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Erinsama [2011-12-23 06:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Bhuahahah!

Brilliant!

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Mattierial In reply to Erinsama [2011-12-24 00:46:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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SanTsuki [2011-12-23 05:49:33 +0000 UTC]

ha.

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Mattierial In reply to SanTsuki [2011-12-24 00:46:32 +0000 UTC]

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PirateFairy [2011-12-23 03:17:07 +0000 UTC]

awesome

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Mattierial In reply to PirateFairy [2011-12-24 00:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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PirateFairy In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-24 06:32:11 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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CD-Yang [2011-12-23 01:03:20 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic work! I like this a lot! This is a good spin on the Nativity story, only Avatar: The Last Airbender style. I especially like Bumi, Piandao, and Pakku in their White Lotus uniforms.

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Mattierial In reply to CD-Yang [2011-12-23 02:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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CD-Yang In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-23 14:15:11 +0000 UTC]

Glad to help.

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Magenta-X [2011-12-23 00:50:28 +0000 UTC]

NICE

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Mattierial In reply to Magenta-X [2011-12-23 02:39:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Magenta-X In reply to Mattierial [2011-12-23 02:40:32 +0000 UTC]

no prob!

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Vexic929 [2011-12-23 00:46:44 +0000 UTC]

Very creative AND I FOUND THE STRAWBERRY! 8D lol but seriously I love this pic XD

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Mattierial In reply to Vexic929 [2011-12-23 02:40:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

Yep, he's back

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