Describe a recent happy event that you had

• When this happened

• What the event was

• Who was with you

• Explain why you fed happy about it

• Happy and sad events are a part and parcel of our life.

• The happy event I am going to talk about here is the wedding of my cousin.

• I attended this wedding on 15th January.

• My cousin’s name is Deepa.

• She is my maternal aunt’s daughter.

• All our relatives and friends were invited.

• Actually the whole week before 15th was busy in the pre wedding celebrations like tilak, sangeet, mehandi and haldi.

• On the day of the wedding, the marriage palace was decorated like a bride.My cousin also looked beautiful in her sequin spangled lehanga.

• The baraat came at 5 p.m.

• High tea was served in which there were lots of cakes and snacks.

• Then there was the jai mala in which the bride and groom exchanged fresh flower garlands.

• Then we all danced and enjoyed to the beat of music.

• After the sumptuous dinner all the guests departed and only the close family was left.

• Then the priest set up a *all fire and the remaining ceremony took place around the fire.

• The doli took place early morning.

• It was a very tearful moment for all of us but we were all happy from deep inside as my cousin was beginning her new life.

• Such celebrations are very common in my country.

• Since then I have not attended any such ceremony but there is another wedding in the family next month.

• So, this is the happy event, which I had recently.

1. How would you define happiness?

Happiness is a state of mind. Different people have different concepts about happiness. For a nursery student, being able to write ‘A’ properly can give happiness. A poor person may get happiness if he wins a lottery. A person suffering from cancer can get happiness if a cure is found for his illness. Parents feel happy if their children do well in school.

2. What kinds of things make Indian people feel happy?

Happiness means different things to different people. It can be described as a feeling of pleasure or enjoyment. People enjoy spending time with family and friends Hobbies, sports and games can be a source of fun and enjoyment

Some people see money as a source of happiness. Other people define happiness as something deeper. In order to be truly happy it is necessary to live a good life

We need to feel that we are doing something useful with our lives. Some people get a sense of achievement from their work. Others find happiness in bringing up their children. Religion or a sense of purpose can also be a source of happiness.

3. Do you think people would be happy when they become richer?

Not necessarily. Money brings short-lived happiness. Then it is human nature to want even more. There is no upper limit to people’s needs. However, to some extent, yes, money can bring happiness. A person who does not have the basic amenities like food, clothing and shelter can get happiness if he gets the money for these things. But after a certain extent, other things become more important. Good health and good relations with friends and family are more important which cannot be bought with money.

4. Why do some people say happiness never lasts long?

Happiness is short lived. It is human nature to want even more. There is no upper limit to people’s needs.

5. What do you do when you feel unhappy?

I go to my room and try to *yze things. I like to be with myself for some time and then listen to some light music. It makes me feel better.

6. Do you think money can make people happy?

To some extent, yes, money can buy happiness. A person who does not have the basic amenities like food, clothing and shelter can get happiness if he gets the money for these things. But after a certain extent, other things become more important. Good health and good relations with friends and family are more important which cannot be bought with money.

7. Do you think rich people are always happy?

Not necessarily. Good health and good relations with friends and family are more important which cannot be bought with money.

8.Are Indian people happier then they were 30 years ago?

I believe that earlier, people were happier than today’s people because people today have a lot of burden on their shoulders. They have the burden of choosing a career. They have the burden of adopting the culture. They are forced by their parents to adopt the traditional culture but they want to adopt the global culture. They are exposed to a consumerist society in which there are a lot of things, which they want to own, but they don’t have the money for these things, which makes them unhappy.