The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word BLESSINGS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Proverbially they are counted as happy events" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proverbially they are counted as happy events = blessings.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does BLESSINGS mean?
BLESSINGS noun- Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
- A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
- Good fortune.
- A modern pagan ceremony.
- The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
- Something someone is glad of.
- A prayer before a meal; grace.
- A group of unicorns.