Themes of Hope and Tradition

The transcript reflects on the warmth of traditions and family gatherings during cold times. It emphasizes the importance of customs, memories, and togetherness, while also acknowledging feelings of loneliness. The narrative concludes with a hopeful outlook for the future, wishing for peace and the return of cherished traditions.

What transformation does the oven undergo at midnight?

• It becomes a stove

• It becomes a heater

• It becomes a fireplace

• It becomes a refrigerator

What do customs provide during the cold times?

• Entertainment

• Food and drink

• Shelter

• Warmth like a blanket

What is the significance of the old festive tablecloth and 'kutia'?

• They are decorations

• They are part of the festive preparations

• They symbolize wealth

• They are gifts for children

What do people pray for together?

• Success and fame

• Wealth and prosperity

• Peace, calmness, and children

• Health and happiness

What do the carol singers remind people of?

• Their childhood

• Their friends

• Their future

• Their work

What does the dawn foretell?

• A peaceful night

• A festive season

• A holy Christmas

• A new year

What does the narrator hold in their hand that warms their life?

• Memories

• A candle

• A photograph

• A gift

What does Saint Nicholas carry to Ternopil, Donetsk, and Vinnytsia?

• Gifts

• Books

• Food

• Clothes

What covers the narrator's memory?

• Fog

• Snow

• Ice

• Dust

What does the narrator hope for in the end?

• A prosperous future

• A peaceful life

• The return of Christmas spirit

• A new beginning