Christmas is right around the corner and what better way to kick back in the cold than by smoking up like a chimney? It seems like the perfect gift for the holidays (or should I say, holi-daze).

But what happens when you want to send some green goodness to a friend in a different city or family in a different province? Is it legal to mail cannabis?

The answer might not be the one you expect.

It turns out, it is completely legal to become the sativa Santa this Christmas — provided you follow a few rules to avoid ending up on the naughty list.

The Canada Post website says you can share “a maximum of 30 grams of dried, recreational cannabis with other adults (age varies by province).”

The packaging must be odour-proof, tamper-proof and leak-proof inside and out.

That might cost a little more, but once you get the munchies under the mistletoe, you’ll forget all about it.

Also, the packaging needs to be anonymous “without any marking or advertising that indicates what’s in the package,” perfect for anyone who wants to try their own stoner version of Secret Santa.

If you see a Canada Post truck driving around, it may be carrying a bit of cannabis.

To comply with all the rules, Canada Post has a simple recommendation. “Consider purchasing our self-sealing and scent-blocking mailer for your outer packaging,” reads the site.

And for anyone expecting some Christmas cannabis to show up at their doorstep, expect to have to sign for the package, like any other.

Just like that, you can be as baked as the gingerbread people in your oven.