International Day of Happiness is March 20. The United Nations proclaimed it in 2012 at the request of Bhutan, a country that actually releases its own annual happiness index. "It's a day to be happy, of course!" says the UN — "a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world." While happiness can stem from economic well-being, this year the International Day of Happiness has embraced themes that do not depend on material well-being: "Be mindful. Be grateful. Be kind." NPR’s Goats and Soda reached out to photographers around the world who've contributed to their blog, asking for photos that capture gratitude and kindness. The images reaffirmed the joy to be found in acts of kindness.

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