As they made their way to the lake, Ben turned to Lucas and said, “You know, that wasn’t so bad after all.”
Lucas laughed, tossing his coat into the air in a victorious gesture. “See? I told you. It’s all about pushing through. And now we get to enjoy the best part – the lake!”
The two friends jumped into the water, letting the coolness wash away the heat of the day. And for the first time, Ben realized that sometimes enduring the most ridiculous traditions could lead to the greatest rewards.
And so, every year, the town continued its peculiar tradition of wearing two coats on the hottest day of the summer. No one really knew why they did it, but they did. And they learned to find joy in the most unusual places, like a hot day with two coats, a parade, and the promise of a refreshing swim.