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oday is officially Life Day in the Star Wars galaxy, but how did this holiday come out of one of the most infamous Star Wars projects of all time?

The backstory:

  • On November 17th, 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special was aired for the first and only time on CBS
  • The special brought the main Star Wars crew of Luke, Han, and Leia back to Chewbacca’s home planet, Kashyyyk, to celebrate Life Day with his family
  • The special is filled with a number of wacky moments and less-than-ideal production values that caused it to be universally ridiculed by fans, critics, and even George Lucas

The evolution:

  • Life Day nostalgia began to pop up in the early 2000s Star Wars video game communities with commemorative events held in Star Wars Galaxies starting in 2003 and in Star Wars: The Old Republic starting in 2011
  • Later years brought the holiday into more official spaces with projects like The Mandalorian and the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special mentioning its in-universe existence
  • Galaxy’s Edge officially released merchandise commemorating the day on November 17th, 2021

Life Day celebrates family, joy, and harmony, so spend the day with loved ones and pick up George Mann & Cavan Scott’s Life Day Treasury for a bit of holiday cheer!

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As the Vice President of Media Relations for Youtini, Eric is responsible for managing the organization's media relations with various publishers and promoting Youtini's content to a wider audience. He is dedicated to ensuring that Youtini's message is communicated effectively to the Star Wars community and Youtini’s professional partners and is always looking for new ways to engage with the Star Wars community. In addition to hosting The Living Force, Youtini’s flagship podcast, Eric enjoys playing video games, collecting Star Wars Funkos, LEGO, and lightsabers, and spending relaxing evenings with his loving partner and plethora of animals. He has loved being a part of the Youtini team since the beginning and is looking forward to working with the community for years to come.