US EditionHere's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
- May 4 is recognized around the world as a special day dedicated to celebrating the Star Wars franchise, though it is not officially designated as a public holiday.
- The day gained significance because fans coined the phrase 'May the 4th be with you,' which traces back to the late 1970s and spread through social media and film viewings.
- Local authorities, including the Los Angeles City Council in 2007 and the California Legislature in 2019, officially recognized May 4 as Star Wars Day. Since purchasing Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has actively promoted this celebration through various merchandise releases and special events.
- Disney’s promotions include new merchandise ranging from lightsabers to jewelry, special screenings, and themed experiences such as a San Francisco Giants bobblehead portraying Logan Webb as Obi-Webb Kenobi.
- The holiday encourages widespread celebrations like those in New Hope, Pennsylvania, while some fans criticize its commercialization despite growing recognition, including official acknowledgments by figures like former President Joe Biden and actor Mark Hamill.
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Why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy
HOLLYWOOD, United States — It didn’t begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving “Star Wars” have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into Star
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