May the 4th Be with You: All About the Star Wars Holiday

May the 4th Be with You: All About the Star Wars Holiday

“May the 4th be with you.” It’s the famous Star Wars pun that launched a holiday, and for good reason. It’s clever, it’s catchy, and everyone loves Star Wars. But just how did that clever turn of phrase turn into a bona fide Star Wars holiday that fans celebrate on the fourth of May?

The unlikely origins of Star Wars Day

The phrase “May the Fourth be with you, Maggie” originated in England’s conservative party, the Tories, after Margaret Thatcher won the election to become the first female prime minister of the United Kingdom.

What’s next for Star Wars

There are a slew of new Star Wars movies and TV shows slated for the very near future, but the only one slated for May 4th this year is the behind-the-scenes special Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett

When Star Wars Day became an actual holiday

In 2012, Disney bought Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise, so it made sense for them to embrace May 4th as a public holiday.

How fans celebrate May the 4th

Star Wars parties, themed food, movie marathons, and charity events

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