Star Wars Day is an unofficial holiday in May celebrating Star Wars. The line “May the Force be with you,” is spoken several times in the films by members of the rebel alliance, who are the good guys, before they embark on a mission against the evil Empire.
May 4th is considered a holiday by Star Wars fans to celebrate the franchise’s film series, books and culture. The date was chosen because ‘May the 4th’ sounds like the series’ popular phrase.
According to StarWars.com the reference was first used on May 4, 1979 when Margaret Thatcher’s political party placed an advertisement in The London Evening News following her taking office as Prime Minister that stated: “May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.”
In 2011, the first organized celebration of Star Wars Day took place in Toronto, Canada at the Toronto Underground Cinema. The festivities included an Original Trilogy Trivia Game Show; a costume contest with celebrity judges; and the web’s best tribute films, mash-ups, parodies, and remixes on the big screen.
With regards to the upcoming new installment of Star Wars: Episode 7, the official cast was recently announced. Actors from the original franchise including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher will reprise their respective characters and is scheduled for release in December 2015.
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