October 06 is World Smile Day!
World Smile Day is an annual event celebrated on the first Friday of October each year. It was created in 1999 by Harvey Ball, the man who designed the iconic yellow smiley face. The day is dedicated to spreading smiles and good cheer around the world.
The idea for World Smile Day came to Harvey Ball in the late 1960s when he was asked to create a logo for a Massachusetts-based insurance company. He designed the now-famous yellow smiley face, which quickly became a popular symbol of happiness and optimism. Ball wanted to ensure that the smiley face was used for good, so he created World Smile Day to encourage people to spread smiles and good cheer.
World Smile Day is celebrated in many different ways. People can spread smiles by doing simple acts of kindness, such as helping a neighbor, donating to a charity, or volunteering at a local organization. People can also celebrate World Smile Day by wearing a smiley face pin or t-shirt, or by simply smiling at someone.
In addition to spreading smiles, World Smile Day is also a day to raise awareness about important causes. People can use the day to raise awareness about issues such as poverty, hunger, and homelessness. They can also use the day to promote positive mental health and well-being.
World Smile Day is a great opportunity to spread joy and positivity around the world. It is a day to remind people that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. It is also a day to recognize the power of a smile and how it can bring people together.
So, on the first Friday of October each year, let’s all take a moment to spread smiles and good cheer. Let’s use World Smile Day to make the world a better place and to remind ourselves that a smile can go a long way.