The popular Phrase ‘May the force be with you’ started as a pun and has become a huge celebration across the globe, they now call it ‘May the 4th be with you’. Star Wars day is a celebration on Earth of a galaxy far away.
How did it start?
Margaret Thatcher who won the elections to become Britain’s first Prime Minister had people congratulating her with the phrase ‘May the 4th be with you, congratulations Maggie’ That was the first time the reference was used on May 4th 1979. The influence of the Star wars is hence decades old.
After the invention of the internet and the social media, the Star Wars fans around the world have been able to connect and share their mutual love for the franchise every year as a tradition and May 4th has thus become a big celebration you just cannot ignore. Star Wars official website and their social media channels also hashtag #StarWarsDay to showcase fan activity. And their official partners hold sales and giveaways as well, If you are a Star Wars fan, it is time you make the most of this day.
May the 4th be with you!
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