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Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

You may not be a fan of the saga, but it is certain that you will have heard about the Star Wars movies and meet some of their characters .You may even know more to some secondary characters than to the protagonists themselves, as is the case of the teacher Yoda, who stands out for his curious way of speaking and for his intelligent advice, which you can remember in this compilation of Yoda phrases.Also, Chewbacca, the robots R2-D2 and C-3PO or the evil Darth Vader (do not miss the selection of Darth Vader phrases).Its popularity justifies the existence of Star Wars Day, since it is part of the collective imagination of the 21st century.However, in Lifestyle we intend to delve even more into why it is celebrated on May 4.Join us to find out!

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Why Star Day Wars is celebrated on May 4?

Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

The first Star Wars movie was released in 1977 and quickly became a phenomenon cultural masses .Thus, the second and third part were shot shortly thereafter.After a span of more than 10 years, 3 films were shot that are prequels of those of 1977 and that form the first trilogy of the popular saga.In 2015 and 2017 the first and second part of the third trilogy of the series were released and, in 2019, the third installment of this is released.

Currently, most of Days of the year are dedicated to some activity or someone.At Lifestyle we have investigated celebrations such as Book Day or Labor Day and on this occasion we have asked about Star Wars Day.

1 Why Star Wars Day is May 4

Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

Although it may surprise many, the of the date of May 4 to celebrate Star Wars Day has its origin in a pun between "Fourth" which means "fourth" and "Force" which means "force." The Force is one of the most important elements of the galactic saga, since it constitutes "a field of metaphysical and omnipresent energy ”, which has a dark part, and which underlies the plot of all the films.Although, really, the word game had nothing to do with the series apart from using the popular phrase of the films: «May the force be with you» or «May the force be with you».Let's know the story.

Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

We have to go back to the year 1979 and travel to the United Kingdom .That year, the conservative policy Margaret Thatcher He won the elections and was elected Prime Minister.A group of members of his party wanted to congratulate her in a big way and inserted in the newspaper "London Evening News" on May 4 of that year an announcement that was a pun on the phrase before mentioned in the galactic saga."May the 4th (Fourth) Be With You Maggie.Congratulations." it was "May the force be with you." In the congratulation "Force" was replaced by "Fourth," on the "fourth day of May," a day on which she was appointed British Prime Minister.

This confusion became very popular among fans of the saga as it is pronounced very similar "May the 4th" and "May the Forc e be with you ».When in 2011 the" Toronto Underground Cinema "decided to honor the film saga with a film festival opted for that date that was already famous among fans for that pun: on May 4. In the wake of this, many companies took advantage of that day to make special offers on Star Wars products and fans around the world chose it to celebrate Star Wars Day, although Lucasfilm never sponsored it.He did not choose it, he has also adopted it and joins the celebration of May 4 as Star Wars Day .

Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

A curiosity related to 4 May Star Wars Day is that in some places fans of the "dark side" celebrate May 5 "Revenge of the 5th" ("Revenge of the fifth"), recalling episode III of the saga: "Star Wars : Episode III, Revenge of the Sith », recalling the Sith and all the villains and villains of the series.

2.Popular activities on Star Wars Day

Star Wars Day | Why is it celebrated on May 4?

Star Wars Day you can find in many parts of the world movie marathons, costume contests related to the galactic saga, enc uentros followers with clothes related to movies, quizzes about movies, parodies, exhibitions and many more activities.All this must be added that since Walt Disney Pictures acquired the Star Wars license when buying Lucasfilm, in the Disney parks there are different events on May 4 related to the movies .

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If you are a Star Wars fan you will surely celebrate enthusiastically May 4 on Star Wars Day .Tell us what you plan to do to celebrate it! Tell us all your impressions in the comments section.We will read you with great enthusiasm. 128578;

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