World Smile Day takes place on the first Friday of October every year. This year World Smile Day is celebrated on Friday 6th of October 2023. It’s a day to remind us to be kind to one another and it’s devoted to smiles and acts of kindness.
Harvey Bell, a commercial artist in Massachusetts, originally created the smiley face in 1963 for a local company that wanted to boost the morale of their employees. Over time it grew in popularity and it became the international symbol of cheer and good will.
In the late 1990’s, Harvey decided that one day of each year should be set aside to simply smile and be kind towards each other, which is how World Smile Day came about.
It’s amazing how a simple smile can brighten someone’s day. Never forget to smile because a grin is like a potion that offers the power to get through difficult times. Remember….smiles are contagious so let’s spread happiness by simply smiling!!!