I really mean that, for everyone reading this. My season’s greeting isn’t a political statement, nor — in keeping with the spirit of the season — should it be. And yet … too many folks from the ...

If you’ve ever wondered why the only holiday for which the typical American greeting doesn’t use the word “happy,” you’re not alone. Adding to the oddity of “Merry Christmas” as the American norm is ...

I’ve tried dozens of other options, but nothing compares to Happy Planner’s simple but vast offerings Written By Written by Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Medea Giordano is a staff writer at Buy Side, ...

(ANALYSIS) For a stretch of recent American history, there was really only one major cultural skirmish over Christmas. It began quietly in the 1990s, in both shopping malls and corporate boardrooms, ...

If you are a regular reader of this column or have studied the science of happiness elsewhere, you’ll know that getting happier requires three kinds of effort: using your intellect to understand your ...

You can have a full life, loving relationships, and a packed calendar—yet still feel strangely disconnected, listless, or quietly unhappy. If you rarely feel fulfilled, it may be because you’ve ...

McDonald's is launching a new adult Happy Meal. It goes on sale today, just in time for the holidays. The Grinch is lending his sour outlook to a limited-edition deal that includes a Big Mac or ...

When you hear the phrase "happy foods," which dishes come to mind? Many people think of sugary desserts or fatty fast foods, says Felice Jacka with the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University, in ...

As a mom, a researcher, and a writer, I've spent more than a decade diving into the science of happiness. Along the way, I've collected what I call "Secrets of Adulthood" — the lessons I've learned, ...

Reba McEntire and the rest of the “Happy’s Place” crew are back for Season 2, but there might be some more secrets ahead. After Season 1 revealed that McEntire’s Bobbie had a twentysomething ...

The 'Wicked' stars paid tribute to Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand's iconic 1963 duet during the NBC special, 'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' Sean Mandell is a Senior Reporter at PEOPLE. He joined ...

That’s why experts say pet parents need to rely on those non-verbal cues. To help you know what those are, we rounded up 10 signs dogs show they’re happy and living their best life. That way, you can ...