In 1999, Ball declared the first Friday of October World Smile Day in an effort to promote the true purpose of the smiley ...

Smiling isn't just a social gesture; it's science-backed medicine for your body and mind. Discover how smiling lowers stress, ...

We are celebrating World Smile Day today with some tips and tricks to boost moods and lower stress. Author Kat Kronenberg ...

As the story goes, Worcester commercial artist Harvey Ball crafted the simple image of a turned-up mouth in 1963 as part of a campaign by Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance to promote good will in its ...

Usually, when you honk at someone, it’s to show you’re upset; but today, drivers were honking to make people smile, as part ...

This World Smile Day, Corner Bakery Café is serving up kindness as the main course in honor of World Smile Day’s mission to spread kindness and smiles. On Friday, October 3, Corner Bakery is spreading ...

WORCESTER — Sixty years ago, freelance artist Harvey Ball came up with the beloved smiley face. World Smile Day, a recognition of happy things, is Friday. On that day, the Worcester Historical Museum ...