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Did you know that Holland, MI was ranked one of the happiest towns in the United States? The ranking was based on the 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, released by the Gallup Group. Boulder, CO came in first, Holland, Mi came in second, and Honolulu came in third. More than 353,000 interviews with Americans were interviewed and asked questions about all aspects of their lives including their physical and emotional well-being, healthy behaviors, work environment, and community. Can you believe it? I can, with Holland's quaint downtown filled with all sorts of wonderful shops, eateries, and microbrews. One reason to mention why Holland is one of the happiest towns is because it is known as the "City of Churches". Holland has 170 places of worship and even a college named Hope. The churches form an informal network that gets practical help to people who can use a helping hand. Also, the people are very giving, Holland has over 100 volunteer-based service organizations fanned out through the city which is a huge number for a small town. There also is a strong sense of community and this is another reason why people of Holland continue to smile.