What is the point of paines story about the tavern keeper at amboy

Peace in our time is selfish.

Explanation:

Parents should fight for their children now. -- Solve the problem now instead of putting it off for later (referring to the war) because it will put your children in trouble because they will be soldiers then.

for your : )

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.