Read the prompt and topic sentence below.

Prompt: All cultures have certain traditions, and a family is a culture within itself. Write an essay describing two important traditions in your family.

Thesis statement: My family's important traditions are celebrating birthdays and our annual trip to the lake.

Topic sentence: A family tradition is a custom or belief handed down through generations.

Which revision to the topic sentence best addresses the prompt?

A. My family traditions began with my great-grandmother, who emigrated from Germany.
B. A family tradition should be respected because it has been passed down through generations.
C. Celebrating birthdays in unusual ways is a particularly important tradition in my family.
D. Every family should participate in family traditions because they are customs from past generations.