We love Chewbacca so we can hardly wait for June 15th every year. It’s National Kiss a Wookiee Day! We tell you how to celebrate & have a recipe for Kiss a Wookie popcorn to go with your Star Wars movie.
In case you didn’t know, Wookiees are a species from the Star Wars universe. The most famous Wookiee is Chewbacca, Han Solo’s co-pilot and friend. Want to know the whole story about Wookiees? Here is it in 2 1/2 minutes. Then you’ll know why there needs to be a day dedicated to “remembering, honoring and smooching all the Wookiees in our life.”
Sometimes Wookiees are sad.
They need a hug, and yes, even a kiss.
Cheer up your favorite Wookie on June 15! It’s National Kiss a Wookie Day.
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How to celebrate National Kiss a Wookiee Day.
Han Solo: Afraid I was gonna leave without giving you a goodbye kiss?
Princess Leia: I’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee.
Han Solo: I can arrange that. You could use a good kiss.
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
How to find a Wookiee to kiss.
- Visit The Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in California
- Visit the Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyworld in Florida
Kinda cheating, but could still kiss these wookiees.
Star Wars Ultimate co-pilot Chewie comes with his bandolier & satchel. He reacts whenever he’s in motion, and responds in the Wookiee language when he’s spoken to. He has fun facial expressions, arm-raising roars, and occasional snores. Approximately 17″ tall.
Be a Wookiee and collect kisses.
There are lots of ways to present yourself as a Wookiee in need of a kiss.
{super easy} If you have long brown hair, brush it forward over your face to look like a big, hairy humanoid species like a Wookiee.
There’s a plush robe that’s soft and cosy, but doubles as a Chewbacca costume.
Soft and warm, this lightweight fleece robe features embroidered designs, including an applique bandolier.
One pocket looks like Chewie’s bag.
Comes with slippers.
Unisex robe available on Amazon in these sizes:
And then there are Wookiee t-shirts, perfect for wearing on National Kiss a Wookiee Day. From Amazon.
You probably won’t kiss a Wookiee on the screen, but you should really watch Chewbacca in your favorite Star Wars movie today.
Here is a 7 minute synopsis of all the Star Wars movies so far. Again, you’ll see why we need a National Kiss a Wookie Day to “remember, honor and smooch all the Wookiees in our life.”
And of course you need to snack on Kiss a Wookiee Popcorn while you watch.
They are so wonderful you’ll be asking for s’more.
Little popcorn clusters with mini chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows and mini Wookies.
If you can find it near you, substitute a package of Joe’s Tasty Travels S’mores Mix for the marshmallows and chocolate chips. (Walmart)
Kiss a Wookiee Popcorn
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 10 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups mini graham cookies (teddy bears)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over high heat for five minutes; remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
- Combine popcorn and marshmallows in large bowl. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn to coat.
- Gently stir in graham cookies and chocolate chips.
- Spread mixture evenly into greased 15-by-10-inch pan. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container.
Source
Recipe and photo courtesy of The Popcorn Board
Want more? See all of the June 15th daily holidays, national day & special days.
