But you might call it a surcie, depending on where youre from.
But some Southern customs (looking at you, porch sitting) take mundane days and make them happy.
My mom has always called little gifts happies.
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If a neighbor loses a loved one, the happy of pre-made lunch goes a long way.
You get the idea.
Even though a happy is generally quick, simple, and not too expensive, it’s always thoughtful.
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“I always think of a happy as being small but special,” Allen says.
Why Do Southerners Love Happies?
For her, a happy isn’t about how much money you spend.
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What Can You Gift As A Happy?
Did your mother-in-law rave about your cute cocktail napkins?
Grab her a few the next time you see them at the store.
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Rainer once commented on how much she enjoyed a cocktail mixer her friend used.
A few weeks later, a bottle of it was sitting on her stoop, wrapped with a bow.
(Because as Southerners often ask: How many trinket trays is too many trinket trays?)
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Rainer recently started acutting gardenwith raised beds in her own yard for this very purpose.
“it’s possible for you to never go wrong with fresh flowers,” she says.
“They are always perfect for the person who has it all!”
Should You Write A Thank You Note For A Happy?
Of course, a phone call or sweet text to convey your gratitude are non-negotiable.
That’s all you should probably do, y’all!
Your friends and family will thank you (via call or text, of course).
