A guy named Harvey Ball, who was a commercial artist from Worcester, Massachusetts created the smiley face in 1963. Since then, it has become a symbol of goodwill and good cheer.
Harvey was concerned that the symbol would lose its meaning over time through commercial use (because everyone uses it!). He wanted to establish a day where one day is devoted to smiles and acts of kindness worldwide. He decided to designate the first Friday in October as World Smile Day® in 1999. Since then, people around the world celebrate!
To honour Harvey Ball, make yourself smile today. If you haven’t already done so, sign your children up for the Canada Learning Bond – a grant of up to $2,000 for your child’s post-secondary education. It will put a smile on your face!
