Merry
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Jolly and full of high-spirits Festive and full of fun and laughter Brisk happy or showing enjoyment
Example sentence: In the 21st century, white America got a wake-up call after 9/11/01. White America and the western world came to realize that people of color had not gone away, faded into the woodwork or just 'disappeared' as the Great White West kept on its merry way of ignoring black concerns.
Jocund
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits : exhibiting happiness