Sometimes it’s harder to find than others, I know. But let’s not stop looking. I often grab some early in the morning around the reservoir, and other days on the Lincoln Center website at 3 p.m. in a buy-tickets-now link for a performance that night. And on most days—often!—there is joy on the 19th floor of the Hearst Tower, where we create T&C for you. So I could not think of a better group of people to answer the question in the headline. We wish you all a peaceful and happy and healthy holiday season, and the same as we enter 2024. We look forward to taking you all along with us on this one-of-a-kind T&C ride. There is joy in it for us—and we hope for all of you, too.

Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director: In my kitchen. Making something that makes someone smile is a guaranteed path to joy.

Emily Adar, Senior Visual Editor: Being with the people I love.

Ben Boskovich, Temp Digital Director: Twilight rounds on the golf course when it’s still warm outside.

MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor: The unconditional love from my dog and cat.

Emily Burack, News Writer: There’s nothing better than a long walk with my dog.

Nicole Clacken, Visual Research Editor: Visiting family, listening to music, and binge-watching TV classics like Dynasty.

Linda Crowley, Research Chief: In the woods, by the sea, with someone I love by my side.

Tess Donlevie, Designer: In Harry Styles music videos.

Sophie Dweck, Associate Shopping Editor: Sitting around the table with loved ones, talking and laughing for hours on end.

Kristin Fitzpatrick, Design Director: Romance novels. There’s always a happily-­ever-after.

Klara Glowczewska, Executive Travel Editor: An ocean swim, my kids, Chopin, and going to a place I’ve never been.

Caroline Hallemann, Digital Director: In my baby’s face.

Darrick Harris, Photo Director: Tracking my daughter’s daily movement on Life360.

Erin Hobday, Executive Managing Editor: On my meditation cushion, and at laughter-filled dinners with friends.

Lisa Kearns, Copy Freelancer: The rides at Coney Island.

Leena Kim, Editor: The Rothko Room at the Phillips Collection in DC.

Chiun Lee, Deputy Design Director: I look at photos of my kids when they were little to relive the fond memories.

James Lochart, Copy Chief: UK cop shows, even the dark ones, like Happy Valley (which isn’t).

April Long, Beauty Director: Botanical gardens and art museums.

Ashleigh Macdonald-Bennett, Deputy Managing Editor: Cooking and entertaining for friends and family.

Isiah Magsino, Style News Editor: In the fluttering musical notes of Liszt’s “Un Sospiro.”

Erik Maza, Executive Style Director: On the Barclays Center dance floor, when Madonna kicks off her Celebration tour.

Hannah Morrolf, Fashion Assistant: A glass of chardonnay on a summer sunset boat ride.

Nelida Mortensen, Senior Visual Editor: A Roger Vivier store!

Jenny Newman, Senior Visual Editor: Ideally, the present.

Dania Lucero Ortiz, Fashion & Accessories Director: I find joy in reading a good book.

Ana Osorno, Social Media Editor: Singing karaoke with my best friends.

Adam Rathe, Deputy Features Director: There’s no place like New York City during the holidays to make you feel joyous.

Danielle Stein Chizzik, Deputy Editor: My three boys crack me up every day.

Michael Stillwell, Digital Art Director: Strapping in at the top of a beautiful ski slope.

Norman Vanamee, Articles Director: Ocean swim, preferably Maine, any time of year.

Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief: At City Center for Alvin Ailey’s Revelations followed by a family dinner at Milos or Avra.

This story appears in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of Town & Country. SUBSCRIBE NOW