Once upon a time, there was a small community that loved to decorate and celebrate. They had a special altar where they honored their ancestors’ spirits. Every year, they would visit the cemetery to pay their respects and keep their cultural traditions alive.

One day, they decided to throw a big party to remember their ancestors. They decorated the altar with colorful balloons and streamers, but they soon realized they had forgotten the most important thing: the ancestors’ spirits! They searched high and low, but they couldn't find them anywhere.

Just as they were about to give up, a wise old spirit appeared before them. "What is the matter, my children?" the spirit asked. "We've lost our ancestors’ spirits and we don't know where to find them!" they replied.

The wise old spirit chuckled and said, "They are right here, in your hearts. Celebrate and honor them by keeping their traditions alive, and they will always be with you." The community was overjoyed and they threw the biggest, most joyous party they had ever had. They celebrated their ancestors’ spirits and their rich cultural traditions all night long.

From that day on, they never forgot to celebrate and honor their ancestors’ spirits, and they always remembered to keep their traditions alive. The end.

Reflections

1. How did the community show they honored their ancestors' spirits?
2. What did the wise old spirit tell the community about their ancestors' spirits?
3. Why was the party they threw the biggest and most joyous they had ever had?
4. How can you keep your family's traditions alive?