World Smile Day

Worksheet Description

World Smile Day, celebrated on the first Friday of October each year, is a global observance dedicated to promoting acts of kindness and spreading smiles to brighten people’s days. The day was initiated by Harvey Ball, the artist who created the iconic yellow smiley face symbol in 1963. His aim was to encourage people to perform small, simple acts of goodwill and make the world a happier place. World Smile Day serves as a reminder of the power of a smile to improve both our own well-being and that of those around us.

On this day, people are encouraged to perform acts of kindness, offer compliments, and share smiles with strangers, friends, and loved ones. It emphasizes the idea that a smile is a universal gesture of goodwill that transcends language and cultural barriers. The observance reminds us to be kind and compassionate in our interactions and to make the world a more cheerful and harmonious place, one smile at a time.