National Kiss a Wookiee Day

National Kiss a Wookiee Day is an annual celebration on June 15th (since 2005) to honor and remember and smooch all the Wookiee in our lives.

History of National Kiss a Wookiee Day

Wookiees get all the love today because National Kiss a Wookiee Day is a day to honor and remember and caress all the Wookiees in our lives. Wookiees are tall, hairy humanoids from the Star Wars franchise. They are intelligent, loyal, and trustworthy, but can also be fickle. It is believed that they have a very long lifespan. It is much longer than humans. Originating from the planet Kashyyyk, the Wookiees were enslaved by the Galactic Empire after it was founded. They are used to build the Empire's war machine, work in spice mines, and build the Death Star. Wookies are loyal to the Galactic Republic and some have fought to restore its power. Chewbacca, known as Chewie, is Han Solo's sidekick and the most famous Wookiee. Chewie is the person most people think of when they think of Wookiees, but all Wookiees are honored on National Kiss a Wookiee Day!

How to celebrate National Kiss a Wookiee Day

Celebrate the day by kissing Wookiee. If you do not know personally, maybe you can kiss a stuffed Wookiee or someone wearing a Wookiee costume. Then you can sit down and watch one of the Star Wars movies with your Wookiee friend.