Star Wars Day 2020: Memorable Quotes, Ways To Celebrate May The Fourth Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

These are tough times as fans of the franchise prepare to celebrate Star Wars Day amid coronavirus crisis on Monday (May 4). With lockdown in place, this iconic day will be celebrated at home with family and friends.

Star Wars Day: The origin

Star Wars Day did not come up in a corporate board room, rather it was chosen by the fans to celebrate their love for the franchise. "May the fourth" rhymes with the phrase “May the force be with you” used by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The phrase was first used in 1979, two years after the release of the “Star Wars” movie, according to The Verge. At the time, Britain's Conservative Party released a full-page ad, congratulating the newly-elected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, in the London Evening News. “May the Fourth Be With You, Maggie. Congratulations,” read the headline.

How to celebrate Star Wars Day in quarantine

1. Binge watch “Star Wars” movies from classic to the new ones. Also, fans can watch an eight-episode behind the scene docuseries titled “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” which debuts Monday (May 4).
2. Play and guess “Star Wars” melodies: The original soundtrack of the “Star Wars” movies are available on Apple Music and Spotify. It would be a test for a fan to guess the tunes composed by veteran composer John Williams.
3. Listen to “Star Wars” tale read by actors like Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Joonas Suotama (Chewbacca), Daisy Ridley (Rey Skywalker) and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano).

Here are some memorable quotes to celebrate the day:

1. “The Force will be with you. Always.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
2. “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda
3. “Never tell me the odds!” – Han Solo
4. “When gone am I, the last of the Jedi will you be. The Force runs strong in your family. Pass on what you have learned.” – Yoda
5. “We must keep our faith in the Republic. The day we stop believing democracy can work is the day we lose it.” – Queen Jamillia
6. “I’m one with the Force. The Force is with me.” – Chirrut Îmwe
7. “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” – Leia Organa
8. “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” – Darth Vader
9. “In my experience there is no such thing as luck.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi
10. “Who’s the more foolish; the fool, or the fool who follows him?” - Obi-Wan Kenobi