Good Afternoon, Today among beautiful weather, is Star Wars days! Believe it or not, it is :) Here is more about it. especially for your Start Wars enthusiasts! Star Wars Day Significance Honoring Star Wars Date May 4 (annually) Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday in May created by fans to honor the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. Observance of the holiday spread quickly due to Internet, social media, and grassroots celebrations.[1] Contents 1 May 4 2 History 3 Revenge of the Fifth 4 May 25 5 References May 4 is considered a holiday by Star Wars fans to celebrate the franchises films series, books and culture.[2] The date was chosen as May the 4th due to its sounding similar to the series phrase May the Force be with you in which fans commonly say May the fourth be with you. History The reference was first used on May 4, 1979, the day Margaret Thatcher took office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Thatchers political party, the Conservatives, placed a congratulatory advertisement in The London Evening News that stated May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.[3] This reading of the line has also been recorded in the UK Parliaments Hansard.[4] In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. Produced by Sean Ward and Alice Quinn, festivities included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show; a costume contest with celebrity judges; and the webs best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen. The second annual edition took place on Friday, May 4, 2012.[5] Fans (even government officials[6]) have celebrated Star Wars in a variety of ways in social media and on television. Since 2013, Disney Parks have celebrated the holiday with several Star Wars events and festivities.[7][8][9] The Walt Disney Company had purchased Lucasfilm including the rights to Star Wars in late 2012.[10] Minor League baseball teams such as the Toledo Mud Hens[11] and the Durham Bulls[12] have worn special uniforms as part of Star Wars Day promotions. Revenge of the Fifth Star Wars Day became so popular that the following day was jokingly called “Revenge of the Fifth,” a play on the “Star Wars” movie title Revenge of the Sith. On this day, fans let their “evil sides” come out by celebrating the Sith Lords and villains from the Star Wars series.[13] May 25 The Los Angeles City Council declared[14] May 25, 2007, as Star Wars Day, in honor of the 30th anniversary release date of Star Wars. A separate initiative for observing Geek Pride Day on May 25 is based on the Star Wars connection along with ties to The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (see Towel Day) and Discworld. Some followers observe this as Orthodox Star Wars Day. Thanks to Wikipedia for the text (please follow the link for the footnote information) and images from here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Day Thanks to Hawkeye7 for the Black and Blue Belles v. Surley Griffins carry light sabres in honour of Star Wars Day Image from: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Black_and_Blue_Belles_v._Surly_Griffins_-_Star_Wars_Day.jpg Thanks to Dean Molyneaux for the St. Patricks Day Parade: Armagh 2010 (12) Darth Vader and his cohort leave the Palace Demesne Image from: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St._Patrick%27s_Day_Parade,_Armagh_2010_(12)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1757846.jpg
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