Happy May the Fourth, otherwise known as Star Wars Day! Every night is a great night for a Star Wars marathon in my book, but tonight it’s kind of mandatory. However, there’s no need to worry if you haven’t already planned a big, extravagant party complete with your dog in a Tauntaun costume greeting your guests. Here are some super easy ways to pull off an amazing May the Fourth Star Wars movie night with just a couple hours’ notice and items you probably already have at home.

My son and I enjoying his first ever Star Wars movie night…a moment every mother dreams of!

May the Fourth Food and Drinks

It just wouldn’t be a movie night without delicious snacks. Here are a couple simple, Star Wars-inspired ideas that are easy enough for anyone to pull off: (More ideas here as well)

Lightsaber Pretzel Sticks

Simply frost some large pretzel sticks and roll tin foil around the ends. Here’s an easy walk-though as well -> LINK

Wookiee Cookies

We’ve tried the recipe from Wookiee Cookies: A Star Wars Cookbook and they were pretty good. Here’s a modified version you can try if you don’t have the book.

Stormtrooper Marshmallow Cupcakes

Make (or buy) whatever kind of cupcakes you want and pop a marshmallow trooper on top. I can’t get over how cute these are. Black and white frosting obviously works better if you want to stick to the traditional stormtrooper look. Here’s a walkthrough -> LINK

Han Solo in Carbonite Jello

If you can make jello, you can handle this dish with ease. It will require a Han Solo Lego figure or action figure, of course -> LINK

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Princess Leia Oreo Truffles

With Rolo buns for hair, these sweet treats contain oreos, cream cheese and delicious chocolate. Here’s the full recipe -> LINK

Here are some additional lists that will help you plan out a full assortment of Star Wars treats:

• 21 options that include BB-8 quesadillas, Ewok granola bars & Death Star cake pops -> LINK
• 10 options that include Sarlacc Bundt Cake, Yoda Watermelon & Jabba The Hummus -> LINK
• 17 options that include Porg Inari Sushi, Bantha Cocoa, & Star Wars macaroons -> LINK
• 40 options that include Yoda Guacamole, Darth Vader Sausage Rolls, & a Light Saber Veggie Tray -> LINK

May the Fourth Star Wars Cocktails

For adult-only parties, you’ll need to serve festive Star Wars drinks. Here are three our favorite creations:

The Drink Me, You Will Cocktail

(image: Tim Nusog)

• Includes apple brandy, apple cider, sage syrup, lemon juice and basil: LINK

Blue Skywalker

• Includes coconut rum, pineapple juice & blue curacao, blended & served with a cherry. LINK (second option as well: LINK)

The Death Star

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• Includes Jagermeister, triple sec, vodka, whiskey, sweet and sour mix, cola: LINK (You should also pick up The Death Star ice cuber mold on Amazon)

Here are some lists of Star Wars cocktails that people have created over the years as well:

• 47 options, including the “Jedi Mind Trick”, a “Princess’s Pleasure”, “Blue Milk” and “Wookie Juice.” -> LINK
• 9 options, including the Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, R2-D2 and C-3PO -> LINK
• 4 options including the Dark Side, Qui-Gon Gin-Singer & Darth Mauled Pomegranite Cider -> LINK
• 7 options including the BB-8 Dark & Stormy, Wookie Fuzzball & Planet Hoth Toddy -> LINK

May the Fourth Attire

May the Fourth is the perfect excuse to geek out and dress up like your favorite Star Wars character. If you somehow don’t already have an old Halloween costume or T-shirt in the closet (and you call yourself a fan!?), here are a couple ways to show your love of the Star Wars universe with things you probably do have lying around the house:

A Bathrobe

While a robe with a hood is obviously going to be the most authentic, any old bathrobe should be enough to have you feeling at least slightly Jedi-ish. Or you could snag your Halloween costume a bit early here: LINK

A Fuzzy Jacket or Sweatshirt

I’ve always thought the furry Monkey Man-type fleece jackets everybody wears are kind of Chewbacca-y. If you happen to have one, tonight may be the perfect time to throw it on. If you’re really crafty, make some sort of homemade utility belt for added effect.

If you have time to get something from Amazon, check out the “I Am Chewie” Furry Hoodie.

“Something green, you could wear”

Show some reverence toward the Grand Master himself with an outfit of entirely green hues.

Princess Leia Hair

If you’re a girl, and you have long hair, rock the Princess Leia buns. It’s super easy and any guy at the party will probably fall desperately in love with you.

May the Fourth Activities

Besides watching the films and complaining about all the extra CGI crap George Lucas has added to the originals or about how badly you want to throw something at Jar-Jar Binks, here are a few activities you can do to celebrate May the Fourth:

Lightsaber Battles

Cut some foam pool noodles in half and use silver duct tape for the handles (here’s full instructions). Fun for adults and kids alike.

Of course, if you aren’t the DIY type, you can always Amazon Prime some toy lightsabers your way. Here are several options ranging from cheap toys to expensive collectibles: LINK

Star Wars Trivia

The Internet is full of Star Wars trivia questions/answers you can download and print out. This site has a bunch of great options that are challenging ,but not so obscure that only the nerdiest of Star Wars nerds would know the answers.

Star Wars Drinking Game

If you’re having a kid-free May the Fourth, here’s a drinking game you can play while working your way through the films. For example, it includes taking a drink each time a ship enters or comes out of light speed, each time a lightsaber is ignited or turned off, or each time Luke or Anakin Skywalker whine about something. I seriously recommend taking pretty small sips of that Blue Milk cocktail, otherwise you’ll pass out long before you even get to the good movies!

Star Wars Crafting Fun

If you are looking for something the kids can participate in, there are a number of cheap and easy craft projects that you can try. For instance, here’s a tutorial on painting Star Wars characters on flower pots.

Some other ideas include:

• Yoda puppet with a simple paper plate & googly eyes: LINK
• Rescue Han Solo in a Star Wars LEGO science experiment: LINK
• Make light op May the Fourth Be With You greeting cards: LINK
• Create your own Star Wars Play Dough Kit: LINK
• Create DIY R2-D2 & C3PO out of LEGOs: LINK

How to Pull Off an Impromptu ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ Party

Do you enjoy feigning ignorance as you purposely mistake Star Trek characters for people in the Star Wars universe? Are you a Dad that’s looking to embarrass any offspring enthusiastic about Star Wars? Or perhaps a teenager hoping to agitate a parent that watched Empire Strikes Back four times in the theater back in 1980? Maybe you just want to have a little fun standing in line for the first showing of the next Star Wars film?

We’ve collected a handful of shirts that could infuriate anyone standing in line for The Last Jedi. (Fair warning in case anyone tries to unleash a can of nerd rage on you.)

May the Force Be With You Shirt

Who doesn’t love a good Jedi mind meld? Or is it called a Vulcan mind trick? We forget. In any case, we recommend using the Vulcan salute (both hands, of course) while quoting random nuggets of Jedi wisdom.

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Number 1 Fan Shirt

Who is the number 1 Star Wars fan in the entire universe? YOU ARE and you have the shirt to prove it! Don’t let anyone tell you that the USS Enterprise wasn’t the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs! You know better. You are the number 1 fan, after all.

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OMG, It’s R2D2 Shirt

Who doesn’t love everyone’s favorite Dalek droid from the Star Trek universe, am I right? This shirt offers the added bonus of enraging any Doctor Who fan in the vicinity. Be sure to mention how much you love C-3PO in Will Smith’s I, Robot as well.

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Yoda Wisdom Shirt

Who can possibly forget that powerful scene in Return of the Jedi as Yoda fades away and offers Luke one last nugget of sage wisdom? Yoda’s last words, “Live Long And Prosper,” will be remembered throughout history. And now you can show that off on a t-shirt!

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USA! USA! USA! Shirt

Who says you can’t embrace your patriotism while paying homage to the glorious, American-made AT-ST battle machine?! It’s clearly a dominant force of destructive power in the Star Trek universe; probably made in Detroit sometime after Robocop was built.

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Star Wars Cast Photo Shirt

Let’s be honest, the first Star Wars cast was the best Star Wars cast. I mean how can you beat Captain James T. Kylo? Or Lieutenant commander Hikaru Solo? Or ChewSpocka? It’s just one of those iconic casts that will be remembered forever.

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Bonus Conversation Starters!

Are you getting some weird looks for the shirt you are wearing? Don’t fret! Just break the ice with some of these sure-fire Star Wars conversation starters:

• Wow, can you believe Kyle Reno killed Hans Gruber with his lightsticker? I mean, who’s supposed to fly the Millennial Falcor now?
• I’m almost certain that Snoke Plissken guy in The Force Wakes Up is actually Luke Skywheeler in disguise.
• Who’s your favorite Star Wars character? It’s a tossup for me, between Captain Jack Spocky and Yodal.
• I’m pretty sure I figured out who the Last Jedi is. It’s either Rey-Rey Binks or a really important Ewok named Randall.
• For me, the best Star Wars film was The Last Starfighter. 2nd place? Hmm, maybe Rouge Once.

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6 Shirts That May Enrage Anyone in line for the next Star Wars movie

Ever wondered what Jabba the Hut would look like in a Santa hat and red scarf? What about Chewbacca sporting a set of large antlers and a bulbous red nose? How would the Mos Eisley Cantina look all decked out in holiday decorations? And I just know you want to see the hideous Christmas sweater being worn by Salacious B. Crumb!

Created by artist PJ McQuade, this collection of Star Wars Christmas cards incorporates popular characters from everyone’s favorite trilogy into your holiday greetings. Some of the single character cards feature Star Wars characters such as Yoda, Lando Calrissian, Chewbacca, a prancing Bossk and a silly Tauntaun. There are also double-sided cards that incorporate entire collections of characters at Echo Base on Hoth, Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine and Jabba’s Palace also on Tatooine.

McQuade is selling the cards on Etsy this year, thus you can purchase the cards in packs or as singles here. Check out all of the awesome designs and interior card greetings below:

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The Force is Strong with these Star Wars Christmas Cards

One of the great things about the new Star Wars films is that the consumer electronics industry is much more adept at building awesome tech than they were 35 years ago. The Sphero BB-8 is a fine example, nearly emulating the exact style and movement patterns of the new droid.

Star Wars Special Edition Notebook

Released by HP in time for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this special edition laptop is bathed in the power of the Dark Side. The laptop includes special touches such as a blood red backlit keyboard, notification sounds including R2-D2 and lightsabers, special Star Wars fonts and over 1,100 images of concept art from Lucasfilm. It also offers a solid set of specs to play all those Star Wars video games. (MSRP: Stars at $699)

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Star Wars Light-Up Chop Sabers

Sushi will be no match for these lightsaber chopsticks. Lighting up via LED with included batteries, these chopsticks can be purchased in a number of different sabers; everything from Yoda to Vader. (MSRP: $15)

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R2-D2 Bluetooth Speakerphone

Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or via the included 3.5mm audio jack, the R2-D2 Bluetooth speakerphone plays movie clips when turned on and off as well as lights up around the bottom rim. The devices charges over USB, has a range of up to 32 feet and goes on sale in late October 2015. (MSRP: $50)

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Sphero BB-8 Droid

Emulating the appearance of the BB-8 droid in the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, the high-tech toy can be operated with your smartphone (either iOS or Android). Operating over a Bluetooth connection, the BB-8 has an operating range up to thirty meters and a battery life up to 60 minutes. According to reviews, it takes roughly three hours to charge on the inductive charging station. (MSRP: $150)

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Star Wars First Edition On-Ear Headphones

Developed by SMS Audio in the STREET by 50 collection, these Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire headphones offer professionally tuned 40mm drivers as well as passive noise cancellation. Reviews praise the headphones for well-balanced sound quality as well as comfortable ear cups when worn. Two other designs include a Boba Fett version and Stormtrooper version. (MSRP: $200)

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Millennium Falcon Remote Control Quadcopter

Want to fly the Millennium Falcon around your home and pretend the cat is the Death Star? Operating via remote control up to 200 feet away, the device requires six AA batteries to operate. (MSRP: $110)

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R2-D2 USB Car Charger

This is the droid you are looking for! Outfitted with two USB charging ports, the R2-D2 USB charger can charge up to two tablets at once with the 2.1 Amp ports. The flexible arms allow you to position the charger in a cupholder. In addition, R2-D2 lights up and chirps when devices are plugged in. (MSRP: $40)

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Star Wars Admiral Ackbar Singing Bass

Finally, a gadget that shouts warnings at you! In order to activate the Admiral Ackbar Singing Bass, all you have to to is walk by it or press the button on it. Ackbar dances while the Cantina Song plays, then shouts out his best line  “IT’S A TRAP!” (MSRP: $40)

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Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet

Who doesn’t want to pretend to be a Dark Lord of the Sith? The Darth Vader Voice Changer Helmet allows you to do just that, changing the voice of anyone who wears it to sound like Vader. There’s also a second button that includes voice clips from the Star Wars films. (MSRP: $30)

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Jedi Training Remote Alarm Clock

There’s one reason why this is one of the best alarm clocks in the entire world, much less as a Star Wars gift. In order to turn off the alarm, you pick it up and throw it against the wall using The Force. In other words, you can take out all your frustrations of getting up early on your alarm clock. (MSRP: $40)

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R2-D2 Approved: The 10 Best Star Wars Tech Gadgets

You may know someone like this. They can amazingly recite lines or remember character names from all seven movies with no less than a second of hesitation. They can talk to you at length about Who Shot First and how Lucas’s revisions of the original trilogy were an abomination. These gifts are for them, in the hopes that they don’t already have piles of branded toast.

R2-D2 / Darth Vader Shower heads

Let’s be honest here, who wouldn’t want to bath in the tears of the Dark Lord of the Sith? Also available in a water-spewing R2-D2 model, this shower head includes three powerful spray settings, a rubber grip designed to reduce slipping and a lever to adjust water pressure. The R2-D2 model sells for $25 and Darth is priced at a $30 MSRP, exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

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Han Solo in Carbonite Fridge

What better way to keep your drinks cold than the freezing cold stasis of carbonite? Complete with red LED lighting to highlight poor Han, the mini-fridge includes two removable shelves with a total capacity of up to 18 soft drinks. Other features include a handle at the top for easy transport and a locking mechanism on the door to prevent drinks or snarky smugglers from spilling out. (MSRP: $150)

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Imperial Automotive Floor Mats

Ideal for decking out your car in favor of the Imperials, these car mats are available in Stormtrooper white and Darth Vader black. Made out of a PVC vinyl material, the mats are easy to keep clean with just soap and water from time to time. (MSRP: $40 a set)

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X-Wing Knife Block

Apply a little Force to this set of knives and you will be chopping lamb for Yoda’s Rootleaf Stew in no time as all. Designed to look like Luke’s X-Wing fighter, this set includes five knives (Cook’s, Break, Carving, Utility & Paring). The base has been weighted to prevent tipping when the knifes are on display. (MSRP: $99)

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Darth Vader Toaster

Molded in black plastic in the shape of Vader’s helmet, this toaster will delight Star Wars fans and likely horrify visiting in-laws. On each slice of bread, the toaster imprints the phrase “Star Wars” on one side. It comes with a removable crumb tray, reheat, defrost, and quick stop functions as well as an adjustable thermostat. It will also laugh in the face of your gluten allergy. (MSRP: $50)

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Glowing Lightsaber Umbrella

Available in red, blue, green, purple, sky blue, yellow and white, the glowing lightsaber umbrella both protects your head from the rain as well as provides lighting at night. While you can find less expensive versions of this design either sans the lightsaber handle or sans the glowing light, this is the only model that includes both. (MSRP: $55)

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Death Star Beanbag

Measuring 31-inches across, the Death Star beanbag is large enough for either kids or adults who want to plop down in front of the TV to watch the original trilogy. The outer slip cover is removable for easy washing, but the evil price tag is probably what the Emperor would charge Stormtroopers who wanted one for their barracks. Still, it could make for a killer decoration in a DIY Star Wars home theater. (MSRP: $150)

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TIE Fighter Nutcracker

Demolish the pathetic nut rebellion with your TIE Fighter nutcracker. Crafted out of steel, the shelling power of this nutcracker may be even more forceful than Vader’s death grip. (MSRP: $70)

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Yoda Candy Holder

Eat Snickers, we must! Outfitted with a removable plastic bowl, our favorite green Jedi Master will hold up a bowl of candy for your guests at your next party. Yoda stands roughly a foot and a half tall and is ideal for kitchen counters. (MSRP: $35)

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 Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

Seriously, who hasn’t wanted to pretend they were Luke Skywalker comfortably wrapped in the intestines of a Tauntaun? Enter the Tauntaun sleeping bag, complete with details such as saddle, simulated Tauntaun fur and a lightsaber zipper to open up the sleeping bag. It also includes an embroidered Tauntaun head pillow for sweet dreams about freezing planets and angry Wampas. (MSRP: $150)

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Death Star Ice Cube Maker

Quite possibly the fastest way to destroy the Death Star, this ice cube mold recreates the iconic Death Star design in the form of a giant ice cube. Besides ice, reviews indicate that the mold can be used for other molds, such as a butter mold for a family meal. (MSRP: $10)

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11 Unique Star Wars Gifts for the Fan Who has Everything

In celebration of Star Wars Day (May 4th), we’ve decided to give away a Star Wars prize pack (pictured below)! The prize pack includes:

• The hardcover edition of Star Wars Frames: LINK ($95)
• A talking Chewbacca Plush Ball from Underground Toys: LINK ($19)
• The Millennium Falcon Magnetic Bottle Opener: LINK ($28)

To win our Star Wars prize pack of Awesomeness, all you need to do is answer this single question in the comments below. To pick the winner, we will choose our favorite answer of the bunch.

Who would win in an epic fight between Yoda, Gandalf and Dumbledore? And why? (1 supporting character is welcome to join in the battle.)

Enter our May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Giveaway!

Created by designer Andrew Spear for My Little Geek, this collection of high-resolution, 1080p wallpapers combines the major characters from Star Wars with the family mottos seen in popular HBO series Game of Thrones. Characters depicted within the wallpaper series include Boba Fett, C3PO, R2-D2, Emperor Palpatine, Darth Maul, Luke and Leia Skywalker, Wicket the Ewok, Chewbacca and Yoda.

If you aren’t familiar with My Little Geek, it’s a cool children’s ABC book that introduces your kids to common terms in technology while teaching them the alphabet. Instead of teaching you child A is for Apple, you can teach them A is for Android and so on. Take a look at the book here. It can be purchased from Spear for approximately $20 plus the cost of shipping.

Check out the full set of Star Wars / Game of Thrones mashup computer wallpapers below. You can also click on the image, then right click to save the 1080p version if you want to use it on your computer.

Game of Clones: Star Wars / Game of Thrones Mashup Wallpapers