Smile a little bit bigger today, it’s World Smile Day!
World Smile Day, recognized on the first Friday of October, celebrates the adorable little smiley face that was created in 1963 by Harvey Ball. According to the World Smile Day website, the smiley face went on to become “the most recognizable symbol of good will and good cheer on the planet.”
After the smiley face became over-commercialized, Ball decided that there needed to be a dedicated day to celebrate “smiles and kind acts throughout the world.” The day, which is sponsored by the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation, is particularly special in Ball’s hometown of Worcester, MA.
Social media recognized the happy day with tweets, gifs and of course, passing on a smile.
Twitter Celebrates World Smile Day with Plenty of Laughs
Thank you for helping us bring smiles to faces throughout the World! #WorldSmileDay pic.twitter.com/yJEjGKIpBW
— Joyce Meyer (@JoyceMeyer) October 7, 2016
Here's a pug smiling for #WorldSmileDay pic.twitter.com/YGouEZguwF
— Doug The Pug (@itsdougthepug) October 7, 2016
Happy #WorldSmileDay, everyone . #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/TOVckpKipt
— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) October 7, 2016
When you wake up and realize it's #Friday AND #WorldSmileDay pic.twitter.com/5VlTmDuwfJ
— Julie Chen (@JulieChen) October 7, 2016
Trying to show your best smile for #WorldSmileDay be like pic.twitter.com/lNGxtY0xK1
— Harry Potter Secrets (@thehpsecrets) October 7, 2016
#WorldSmileDay – may you smile infinitely beyond this day! pic.twitter.com/DsQhbh6qzU
— Cruiser Parla (@CruiserParla) October 7, 2016
Be the reason someone smiles today or just smile for yourself ¯_(ツ)_/¯ #WorldSmileDay
— Mg (@Michellegelada_) October 7, 2016
Talk Less. Smile More.#WorldSmileDay pic.twitter.com/P1W1JnoYs5
— HeadStuff (@ThisHeadStuff) October 7, 2016
Smile whenever you can, even if it is hard, and you will see nothing stand in the way joy. #WorldSmileDay
— Dominik Kun (@Dun17Gold) October 7, 2016
It’s World Smile Day. What makes you smile? #WorldSmileDay pic.twitter.com/3djijxmLsd
— Despicable Me (@DespicableMe) October 7, 2016
What makes you smile? How are you celebrating World Smile Day? Sound off in the comments section below!
Photo credit: Steve Baker, Flickr
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