Answer:

jovial

Answer	Crossword Clue
JOVIAL	Very merry
JOVIAL	Gay
JOVIAL	Like Santa Claus

JOVIAL	Merry
JOVIAL	Full of high spirits
JOVIAL	Good-humored
JOVIAL	Santalike
JOVIAL	Endowed with a spirit of goodfellowship.
JOVIAL	Full of good humor.
JOVIAL	Mirthful