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March 20 is the United Nations International Day of Happiness.
The next date is March 20, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Ask for one small thing that made the day better, such as a joke or a sunny window. Do not grade anyone's mood or ask about private problems.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
HeroesA patient's family nominated Integris housekeeper Anita Martin for KFOR's Pay It 4Ward. She received the award on her floor, along with a $400 gift.
Verified · KFOR
CommunityStudents, parents, and neighbors at Mendoza Elementary spread 44 tons of donated rock, built benches, painted a dinosaur mural, and laid a River of Kindness of painted stones.
Verified · Las Vegas Sun
CommunityMike Castelli, 25, hand-delivered invitations to his Halloween display. Neighbors turned out, met for the first time, and donated to his Special Olympics team.
Verified · NBC 10 WJAR
CommunityAfter nine days of searching an unnamed Italian mountain stream, the finders dressed as hobbits and handed the ring back in Ireland.
Verified · CBC RadioFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.