Why do people cry tears of joy at weddings, after baptisms, etc?

Acetek

the ones crying tears of joy at a wedding are divorce lawyers. they see a big paycheck in the future

Lili

Strong emotions can cause tears. It's perfectly normal.

Jeff

You've never seen people who, when they are REALLY happy, sometimes cry as a response to that kind of elation? You don't get out much, do you...

bluebellbkk

You just said. Tears 'of joy'. People cry when they feel any strong emotion: joy, grief, anger.

susan

Strong emotions bring tears. Maybe not for everyone, but it's a common response.

Legion

People often cry when they're experiencing an extreme emotional response.

Anonymous

Happiness is an emotion also.

Kathy Smith

BECAUSE THEY ARE HAPPY

David

because they are happy?

The Book of David

Those are not tears of joy. Somebody in the crowd cut one. They always do.

Arimatthewdavies

It's just an emotional response. A lot of people shed tears whenever they become emotional