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Moments of joy from 2021

NPR | By Anne Li
Published December 22, 2021 at 1:03 PM EST
Meredith Rizzo/NPR

It's true, 2021 was not easy — but moments of joy, humor and appreciation were as much a part of the past year as were its challenges.

In case you missed them, take a listen to some of our more fun and relaxing moments of 2021.

Looking for more can't-miss listens? Check out 2021's best movies, TV, music and books, and tips to keep your New Year's resolutions.

For more great listens, shows and stories, get NPR One. Listen on your smart speaker or download the app from the Google Play or Apple Store.

Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Anne Li is the emerging platforms lead for NPR One, the engine that powers personalized news and podcast experiences across different platforms. Li is responsible for NPR One's editorial strategy on devices like smart speakers and other voice-activated devices, and she works closely with NPR's editorial and technology teams to set NPR listeners up for success on those platforms.
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