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The Night Before Christmas

The Night Before Christmas (Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки / Evenings on a Farm near Dikanka) is a Soviet 1961 live-action film directed by Aleksandr Rou, based on Nikolai Gogol's story from his collection Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka. The film portrays Ukrainian Christmas customs and folklore through the story of Vakula, a blacksmith who confronts the devil on Christmas Eve. To win the heart of the haughty Oksana, Vakula embarks on a whimsical quest to retrieve the Tsaritsa's slippers. Highlighting Ukrainian cultural elements, the film showcases traditional attire, festive rituals, and the rich rural landscape of Ukraine, set against a backdrop of both mysticism and humor. Screenshots from the film are used in memes illustrating the resilience and freedom-loving spirit of Ukrainians. [ChatGPT, edited]