Christmas! A classic time for presents, snow, candy canes, and…weed?
That’s right — “Christmas weed” is a thing — but what exactly is it? We’re here to explore the history and lore behind this special, seasonally named cannabis tradition.
To find the origins of Christmas weed, we went down a Reddit rabbit hole. The original poster asks, “I have heard of the fabled Christmas weed in multiple circles of older smokers, as well as on the weed subs. Does anyone know of the origins of this fabled Christmas weed? Was it just outdoor/greenhouse coming out of the emerald triangle, and because of the weather in the region could be grown later in the season than most other regions?”
There is far from one agreed-upon answer. Redditors provided a wide variety of opinions and ideas, mostly based on their own experiences and memories.
Overall, two main categories of answers emerged: those suggesting that “Christmas weed” means a very particular type or strain of cannabis, and answers suggesting that it referred to regular weed in a specific, seasonal context.
Some answers seem to link “Christmas bud” more to a specific time and place than a particular strain.
The most liked answer on the Christmas weed post, with several replies strongly agreeing, wrote: “In Florida every Christmas time through the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, the bud was extra frosty and sticky — most likely due to everybody’s Croptober finale of good buds getting circulated. So, during the holiday season, everyone just kinda was like, ‘Hey man, you got any Christmas bud?'”
Another user says, “By the time Christmas comes around, everything’s been trimmed up and cured properly. It’s basically a time when you’ll see a lot of fresher weed instead of at the end of summer when all the flower going around is older.”
Both answers suggest that “Christmas weed” simply meant that the crop was special or “fresh” during the Christmas season.
Alternatively, others talk about “Christmas weed” which refers to a specific strain that smells like or looks like Christmas trees. One Redditor answers, “It used to be Northern Lights. Christmas Tree/pine tree-smelling buds…used to come around at Christmas time. Those were the good old days!”
Another says, “I’m not sure about ‘Christmas weed.’ But in the late ’70s to early ’80s, there was ‘Christmas TREE weed’ — large, bright green buds that literally smelled like a Christmas tree.”
We left Reddit to explore more about the Christmas tree strain. According to Flora Terra, the Christmas Tree strain has cone-shaped buds that look like Christmas trees, as well as “vibrant green hues and a dusting of frosty trichomes.” These buds also smell like pine and holiday spices.
In terms of the effect, Flora Terra says that the strain can “provide a sense of relaxation and euphoria,” making it perfect for unwinding, celebrating, or reducing stress during the holidays.
The Christmas Tree strain looks like Christmas trees, smells like Christmas trees, and is a seasonal favorite. This strain is still around, so don’t be afraid to try some for yourself if you can find it.
When referring to Christmas weed, others talk about specific strains from the past. On another cannabis discussion board, one user asks about a strain called “Christmas Buds” that was present in Chicago during the ‘90s.
They write, “Back in Chicagoland, and I believe throughout the midwest, around every Christmas there used to be a strain that came out called Christmas Buds … These buds were so delicious, a mix between a pine tree and a peppermint candy cane. [They] were nice pinecone-shaped buds, very dense, with bright green and bright red hairs.”
So, what is Christmas Weed? There is far from one answer, and it seems that Christmas weed has been many different things to many different people.
Although some people’s experiences of Christmas weed may be lost to the past, the traditions and memories live on. You can even still try the Christmas Tree strain for yourself to experience a bit of Christmas nostalgia from decades ago.
Does “Christmas weed” mean something specific to you? Let us know in the comments.
Happy Holidays!
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