With the EU battling against failing economies and a faltering single currency, world leaders are embroiled in a worrying and traumatic financial crisis this winter.
But thankfully their spirits have been raised by the president of the European Union, Herman Van Rompuy, who has urged leaders to look on the bright side - by sending them each a collection of essays on happiness.
The EU president's unusual attempt to put smiles on the faces of world leaders has seen him send the essays to the likes of David Cameron, Barack Obama and Nicolas Sarkozy.
His Christmas gift will have all the more surprising to the world's most powerful politicians given Van Rompuy's reputation as dour and boring.Mr Cameron could be one leader most likely to appreciate a book on the meaning of happiness.
His Christmas gift will have all the more surprising to the world's most powerful politicians given Van Rompuy's reputation as dour and boring.Mr Cameron could be one leader most likely to appreciate a book on the meaning of happiness.
The Prime Minister shares Mr Van Rompuy's positive attitude, after championing a national 'wellbeing index' as a broader measure than simple economic growth.
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