Rose Petals and Cannabis: A Charming Match for Romantic Rollers
by Bethan Rose
For recreational cannabis users across America, a beloved holiday is approaching. That day is April 20th, otherwise known as 4/20, the cannabis culture holiday.
But the current state of the world has thrown everyone’s plans into disarray, and that includes the cannabis community. For many, the typical ways of celebrating this fun holiday have had to be canceled.
Observing the shelter in place requirements and maintaining safe social distance is absolutely vital to stave off the spread of the coronavirus. But being safe doesn’t have to mean missing out on the fun. There are plenty of great ways to celebrate 4/20 this year without putting yourself or anyone else at risk.
There are plenty of rumors behind the selection of April 20th as the cannabis culture’s holiday of choice. Some say that “420” was a police code that was used to indicate illegal cannabis use. Others have pointed to the more outlandish theory that Bob Dylan’s song “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” might be behind the selection of the day since the numbers 12 and 35 multiply together to equal 420.
The most likely truth is that the tradition of associating the number “420” with cannabis use has its origins in Marin County, CA, where a group of friends would meet daily after their school’s extracurricular activities had wrapped up for the day. One of those students went on to work with the Grateful Dead, and the custom was popularized from there.
Whatever the truth of the matter, it is indisputable fact that both 4:20 the time and 4/20 the day are irreversibly associated with the cannabis culture today.
Many of the traditional ways of celebrating this holiday will be off-limits this year. But there are plenty of ways you can adapt your celebration to make it quarantine-friendly.
Stay safe this 4/20, and enjoy yourself!
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