It is celebrated annually Aug 8
on the founding date of the Society of Happy People, which you
can join for free. The society encourages members to recognize
their happy moments and think about happiness in their daily
life. They have two mottos which include “Happiness Happens” and
“Don’t Even Think of Raining on My Parade.” Their purpose is to
stimulate people’s right to express their happiness.
The holiday is based on
the premise that happiness is unlimited and contagious and that
sharing one's happiness and can bring a lot of joy in other
people's lives. Happiness is encouraged all day. Recognize every
moment of glee, joy, delight, and pleasure. A flicker of a
giggle should be given its due and should it blossom into full
blown happiness.
Incidentally, August 9 is Book Lovers
Day, an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a
book (or two) and spend the day reading, especially all 54 of
my books.