The Beginner's Guide to 4/20

For many cannabis enthusiasts, April 20th, or "420," is a special time of the year to celebrate the marijuana plant, demand for a change in drug policy, or simply hit up a concert featuring your favorite cannabis-friendly artists. For those of you who are new to cannabis and unaccustomed with this unofficial holiday, however, you’re likely curious about the significance of 420. Where does it come from? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate? How do we celebrate?

In the interest of making sure all you canna-curious readers out there are well-informed, here’s a crash course in all things 420 – the myth, the legacy, and the celebrations. Remember: #JustSayKnow

Where Did "420" Come From?

Typewriter with "once upon a time" typed onto a sheet of paper

The most plausible legend has it that 420 originated

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