As you very well may know, April brings with it a coveted holiday known as 420 or “Weed Day”. Understanding the origins of this widely celebrated holiday can be just as fun as celebrating the day itself. As a result, let’s cover some rumors and the history of 420 in addition to some of our favorite at-home activities to spend the day doing.
Legends of 4/20
Some claim that the number is drawn from California criminal codes used to punish the use or distribution of Marijuana, but in fact, the state's 420 code actually applies to obstructing entry on public land. Others believe that 420 is a police radio code or even elude to a Bob Dylan song "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" and its lyric, "Everybody must get stoned." By coincidence or not, multiplying 12 by 35 gets you 420. Seems a bit of a stretch. And Dylan himself has never confirmed any link.
A last, more plausible theory is the legend of Waldos. As submitted by the curator of the Oaksterdam Cannabis Museum in Oakland, California, Chris Conrad, 420 started as a secret code among high schoolers in the early 1970s. A group of friends from San Rafael High School in Marin County, California called themselves Waldo’s meeting at 4:20 pm to get high. The reason 4:20 pm was the ideal time was that school was over but parents weren’t home. This fitting time of day meant that they had an unsupervised window to kick back, have fun, and smoke weed.
Now, with a brief understanding and knowledge of how 420 came to be, let’s explore some of the most entertaining and enjoyable ways to celebrate. When you consume weed, you are opening your body and mind to new experiences and sensory stimulation. While for some staying busy means walking outside and admiring the newly discovered beauty in the world around you, having a mix of fun at-home activities is never a bad idea.
SIX Enjoyable 4/20 Activities to do While Stoned at Home
Weed Puzzles
You’ve likely seen a fair share of themed puzzles and books. This 4/20, look no further than the exquisite Smoke & Petals puzzles. Created in collaboration with Broccoli and Piecework Puzzles, this masterpiece features a captivating scene of flowers smoking joints, photographed by Carl Ostberg for the spring issue of Broccoli. Kick back, relax, clear your thoughts, and dive into this heavily meditative activity. You won't regret it.
Art Projects
If you're feeling slightly less directed and more abstract in your creative outlet, pick up a pencil, paintbrush, or marker and go to work. While drawing and painting are massively relaxing and therapeutic, making a bowl or an ashtray out of clay can be an equally challenging and gratifying activity. No matter your choice, jump into it and have fun.
Get Busy in the Kitchen
There is no guessing that you will have worked up quite an appetite throughout the day. While it's essential to stay stocked on snacks and other munchies, planning out a meal or dishes to make with friends can be surprisingly relaxing and fun. Just don’t get too distracted and forget to set a timer. Visit Delishs’ best 420 recipes for some ideas to get you started.
Dancing
Dancing can truly unlock the soul and free you from what anxieties and worries you might experience throughout the day. It’s scientifically proven that dancing is both healthy for the brain and soul releasing dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin in the process. Whether alone or with a few friends, turn up the music and turn out the deafening sounds of the world. Being present in the moment is highly therapeutic, releasing a variety of important endorphins that contribute to happiness.
Guided Meditation
Research on guided meditation suggests that this exercise in mindfulness helps relieve chronic pain, anxiety, stress, depression, and sleeplessness. It just so happens Marijuana happens to help resolve many of these very same concerns so why not pair them together for an extra special 420 relaxation session. You won't regret finding a quiet place, breathing deeply, and adding that much-needed euphoria to your guided meditation routine. Visit Greenside Recreational for different meditation tips and tricks.
DIY Stoner Film Fest:
Weed continues to slowly penetrate many aspects of art, including film. As directors and artists continue to unravel more and more beautifully psychedelic aspects of inspiration, take the time to sit with friends and watch a short or full-length feature film. If youre in the mood for a classic, try Dazed and Confused or Fastimes at Ridgemont High. For something more recent and stylish, watch the A24 feature film Woodshock, a spooky, sad, and psychedelic film starring Kirsten Dunst.
We hope that you, like us, enjoy 420 safely. At Petty Snacks, we value creative expression and the arts. To learn more or explore our collection of stoner streetwear and accessories designed by a ragtag band of decent cartoon characters with an abiding love of weed, visit the shop and meet the gang of petty snacks characters today.