<ul><li>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.</li><li>While the pun stuck and became popular with Star Wars fans, it didn't cross over into mainstream pop culture for another 20 years.</li><li>It wasn't until the early 2000s that fans were using it constantly on social media.</li></ul>

Unlikely Origins Of Star Wars Day

<ul><li>Star Wars parties, themed food, movie marathons, and charity events</li><li>The 501st Legion, Darth Vader and stormtroopers from the 501st make appearances at children’s hospitals</li><li>Merchandise is sold and important to the success of the franchise</li><li>Ask Alexa to use the Force</li></ul>

Everything Star Wars On 4th May

In 2012, Disney bought Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise, so it made sense for them to embrace May 4th as a public holiday.It began as an unofficial holiday and was more of an unofficial recognition of the franchise than an official holiday until the California legislature voted in 2019 to officially make it a holiday.

Star Wars Day Is An Actual 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?Not all that long ago, in this very galaxy, Star Wars fans found a really good excuse to celebrate their obsession on Star Wars Day, aka May the 4th.

Star Wars Day

<ul><li>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</li><li>Other 2022 highlights include Andor, a Disney+ prequel series to Rogue One that follows rebel spy and future hero Cassian Andor.</li><li>Most of them are TV series or on OTT platforms like Disney+, instead of being theatrical releases.</li></ul>

Future Instalments In The Franchise

How did the phrase “May the 4th be with you” lead to a Star Wars holiday? Find out the surprising answer—and how to celebrate, Jedi style.