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Where did the extended family members stay the night before the celebration?
Where did the extended family members stay the night before the celebration?
What was the surprise for the father's 80th birthday?
What was the surprise for the father's 80th birthday?
How many family members were at the meal?
How many family members were at the meal?
What did the sister do to prepare for the celebration?
What did the sister do to prepare for the celebration?
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Why did the youngest brother ask the father to meet up?
Why did the youngest brother ask the father to meet up?
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How often do the extended family members see each other?
How often do the extended family members see each other?
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What was the writer's realization after the celebration?
What was the writer's realization after the celebration?
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How did the father react when he walked into the restaurant?
How did the father react when he walked into the restaurant?
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Study Notes
Family Celebration
- The narrator's father turned 80 years old, and the family wanted to celebrate it in a special way.
- They decided to keep the celebration a secret to surprise him on the day.
The Plan
- The youngest brother told their father that he would bring his family to go out for a meal together.
- In reality, they invited extended family members to join the celebration without their father's knowledge.
- The extended family members lived far away, in places like London and Scotland, and rarely visited.
Preparation
- The family members arrived a day before the celebration and stayed in local hotels.
- It was challenging to organize the event without their father suspecting something.
- The narrator's sister decorated the table at a local restaurant with balloons and other decorations.
The Big Day
- More than 20 family members attended the celebration, including parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
- The family arranged for the narrator's parents to arrive last, so everyone else could be seated and waiting for them.
- The narrator's father was completely surprised to see everyone at the restaurant.
- The family had a lovely meal together and enjoyed spending time with each other.
Reflection
- The celebration made the narrator realize how close-knit their family is, despite not seeing each other often.
- The narrator believes their father enjoyed the celebration and felt loved and appreciated by the whole family.
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Description
A family plans a surprise 80th birthday celebration for their father. They invite extended family members without his knowledge. Read on to find out how they pulled it off!
