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\"may<\/p>\n

Star Wars Day! A day when fans from far and wide (and maybe even from a galaxy far, far away\u2026) will celebrate the unofficial holiday which pays tribute to all things Star Wars.<\/p>\n

May the 4th is the worldwide day when fans show and share their love for one of the most popular film franchises of all time. What started as a play on the phrase, \u201cMay the Force be with you,\u201d grew as the associated grassroots movement caught hold. Star Wars Day has since become an annual occasion for Star Wars-loving friends to come together for movie viewing parties, lightsaber fights and social media chats.<\/p>\n

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The popular and often-quoted phrase dates back to at least 1979, on the day Margaret Thatcher was elected Britain’s first woman prime minister. Members of her political party took out a newspaper ad in the London Evening News that said “May the Fourth be with you, Maggie. Congratulations.” Just goes to show the influence Star Wars has had on international pop culture since its inception and has only grown decades later!<\/p>\n

While fans are eager to celebrate every May the 4th, this year, the fandom is “going Solo,” as they buckle up and eagerly await the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story<\/em>, which is set to hit theaters on May 25.<\/p>\n

Use the Force, Luke<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Be ready to celebrate all things Force with your family and friends. Elfster\u2019s Star Wars gift guides<\/a> have something for everyone in your universe. We have the top Star Wars Gifts For Her<\/a>, sure to channel your inner Princess Leia, or check out our Star Wars Gifts For Him<\/a> to celebrate your light side and dark side, too. And don\u2019t forget to pass along the gift of Star Wars<\/em> to future generations with our inspirational Star Wars For Kids Gift Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou must feel the Force around you.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Yoda<\/h4>\n

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And on the occasion of May the 4th, some of Elfster\u2019s favorite retailers are offering amazing savings on the top Star Wars<\/em>-inspired goodies and gadgets, including Amazon<\/a> and ThinkGeek<\/a>. Hurray, the savings end soon. See a great idea you\u2019d love for yourself? Be sure to add it to your own Elfster wishlist.<\/p>\n

And May the Force be with you!<\/p>\n

Elfster makes it easy, free, and fun! Need help? You can reach us via Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Tweet us @elfster<\/a> or catch us on Instagram at @elfster<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wish. Gift. Shop. Share.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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