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this year, uncle frank and aunt teresa had dinner ready early and called everyone to eat. \what about the stories?\ luis asked. \theres just not enough time this year, with so many people,\ uncle frank said. as he sat down at the long dining room table, luis was relieved. yet he also felt a pang of disappointment. in the absence of the tradition, grandpas birthday felt like any other holiday the family shared. luis eyed the platter of chiles rellenos. \you know, i wouldnt know how to pick a pepper right if it wasnt for grandpa,\ he mused. \i wouldnt know how to drive a car,\ said aunt teresa. \i wouldnt have known how to turn a paperclip into a safety pin,\ added uncle felix. \that sure saved the day at ednas wedding!\ everyone laughed and smiled at each other at the reminder of that well - known family story. it was a pleasant birthday. conversations flowed like water, and the food was superb. but something told luis that next year, the tradition of telling stories would return. which of the following best describes the main theme or lesson of the story? traditions can bring people together in unique ways. people should treat each other the way they themselves want to be treated. skipping traditions can lead to increased happiness. good food is the most important thing to have at a birthday party.
The story shows that when the tradition of telling stories (a family tradition) was absent, Grandpa's birthday felt like any other holiday. But when family members started sharing memories related to Grandpa (a form of tradition - like sharing family stories), it brought a pleasant atmosphere. This indicates that traditions (here, sharing stories which is a family - bonding activity) have a unique way of uniting people. The other options:
- "People should treat each other the way they themselves want to be treated" - There is no mention of treatment - related behavior in the story.
- "Skipping traditions can lead to increased happiness" - The story implies the opposite as Luis felt a pang of disappointment when the story - telling tradition was skipped.
- "Good food is the most important thing to have at a birthday party" - While the food was good, the story's focus is more on the tradition (story - telling) rather than just the food.
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Traditions can bring people together in unique ways.