Question

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? people should treat each other the way they themselves want to be treated. a person cannot control the way traditions come and go over time. traditions can bring people together in unique ways.

Explanation:

The story shows family members sharing memories related to Grandpa on his birthday. Without the tradition of story - telling, the birthday felt ordinary. Luis believes the tradition will return. This indicates traditions' power to unite family members.

Answer:

Traditions can bring people together in unique ways.