Smoke it if you got it! The popular holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, known colloquially as 420 , is this weekend.
The recreational and medicinal substance is celebrated annually April 20 by smokers around the world. Although it’s not an official holiday, many still make sure to spark up on this herb-loving day.
But how did a random day in April become an international celebration for marijuana enthusiasts? Here’s everything to know about the hazy lore behind 420. What is 420?
According to USA TODAY , April 20, or 4/20, is a holiday celebrated by many marijuana smokers both in the United States and around the globe. In states where marijuana is legalized, smokers celebrate their love of the plant through public and private events, including festivals, special film screenings, pipe-making classes and more.
In the U.S., where marijuana is not federally legal, April 20 also serves as a rallying date for advocates of legalization.
Some businesses, including head shops and dispensaries, also offer discounts on the day. When is 420?
The quasi-holiday known as 420 occurs annually on April 20, a Saturday this year. Where does 420 come from? Why is it associated with marijuana? According to popular lore , 420 was started in the early 1970s by a group of students at Northern California’s San Rafael High School. The group, which dubbed itself the Waldos, used to gather after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke because it was the only time everyone was free to meet.The timestamp, which became the code for […]
Where did 420 come from? The blunt truth about the marijuana-themed holiday
