Joy means my nephew Henry’s happy, loving smile that warms my heart. It means laughing until tears are running down my face, wonderful dinners with my friends and family or that moment when you know that someone new will become a great and lasting friend. Joy is what makes life so good!
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According to a recent survey, Norway is the happiest country in the world. If it all looks like this, I’m a believer.
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Kinfolk walks us through the joys of DIY holiday decorating with this simple wreath made from backyard foliage, winter berries, twigs and twine.
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 It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour.

-         Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
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On a philanthropic trip to South Africa a few years ago I learned the true meaning of joy. Seeing the children find happiness in the smallest things – hello, bubbles! – was truly infectious and humbling.

On a philanthropic trip to South Africa a few years ago I learned the true meaning of joy. Seeing the children find happiness in the smallest things – hello, bubbles! – was truly infectious and humbling.

I’m a big believer in Christmas cards—they’re one of the least complicated, yet most effective vehicles for delivering joyful well-wishes during the holidays. Toss a cheeky design into the mix and you’re all set.   Design Via: Quill & Fox 
Weddings are joyful. Making snow angels is joyful. Making snow angels at your own wedding? Yep, I’m thinking joyful. 
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Photo by the talented Marcio Simnch.
According to a recent survey, Norway is the happiest country in the world. If it all looks like this, I’m a believer.
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{ JOY }

the emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires; a state of happiness; delight