“420” is right around the corner. If you are a cannabis user or enthusiast, you might already know the meaning behind April 20th. With many users taking it seriously, it’s basically a holiday.
What Exactly is “420”
There are many misconceptions around what “420” actually stands for. Some say “420” is a code for police officers that marijuana is being smoked. Some even say that it’s because of Bob Dylan’s song, “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35,” due to the fact that 12 multiplied by 35 equals 420. These are cool theories, but unfortunately, they’re just not true.
The story that many believe to be the most accurate is that five students at San Rafael High School in Marri county, California would meet up at 4:20 PM to smoke weed. They would meet up at 4:20 because their extracurricular activities normally ended then.
These five students were Dave Reddix, Mark Gravich, Jeffrey Noel, Steve Capper, and Larry Schwartz. They were nicknamed the “Waldos” because they would all meet at a wall. They would use “420” as a code for marijuana.
The story doesn’t stop there, the term “420” became even more popular after Reddix began working for the Grateful Dead‘s Bassist, Phil Lesh. He joined the band as a roadie, which helped make the term more popular. In 1990, Deadheads (the term for loyal grateful dead fans) started handing out flyers inviting people to come smoke on April 20th at 4:20 PM.
A flyer made its way into the hands of, Steve Bloom, a former reporter for High Times Magazine, a cannabis culture publisher. The magazine printed the flyer in 1991 and started to also use “420” as a reference to cannabis. After that, the rest was history.
“420” Now
Today, 4/20 has become quite huge. There are “420” events held all around the globe. As more places begin to legalize cannabis, the tradition continues to grow. High Times, along with many other credible publishers, still use the term, validating its importance.
Our “420” Event
We couldn’t call our store, Mary Jane’s if we didn’t participate in the “420” festivities. This 4/20, we will be sponsoring an event in Savannah, Georgia. You already know it’s going to be lit!
The event will be held on Tybee Island with live music by DJ A-ROD, delicious food, amazing drinks, and tons of CBD. If you’re visiting or live in the Savannah area, you won’t want to miss this party.
High-Quality CBD Products
If for whatever reason, you can’t make it to the event, don’t let that spoil your 4/20. You can stop by our store or website and get what you need to have a dope time.
FAQ
What does 420 mean?
420 has become an important part of cannabis culture around the world and is a code-term that refers to the consumption of cannabis, especially smoking cannabis around the time 4:20 p.m.
When is World Weed day?
World Weed day is celebrated on April 20th. It is a day when people all over the world come together to celebrate cannabis culture.
How are people celebrating 420 day?
People are celebrating 420 day by indulging in marijuana use. This includes smoking, eating and drinking cannabis-infused products. Some people are also using the holiday as an opportunity to advocate for the legalization of marijuana.
What does 710 mean?
710 is a term used to describe the consumption of cannabis oil. The 710 refers to the 7th month and the 10th day or 710. 710 has become a popular day to celebrate cannabis culture and to consume cannabis oil.