Of all the made-up holidays (lookin' at you, No Sock Day, which falls on May 8 for those curious), April 20 aka 4/20 is one I can get behind. With rumored roots in police code and Bob Dylan songs, a 2017 Time article finally set the record straight: 4:20 p.m. was the time that a group of California high schoolers (shocker!) known as the "Waldos" would meet to "smoke a doobie," says Dave Reddix, one of the group's members.
Today, their extracurricular of choice lives on in the form of festivals, documentaries, indie magazines, and of course, plenty of snacks. Over the years, we've teamed up with edibles expert Vanessa Lavorato—founder of Marigold Sweets—to dream up cannabis-infused drinks, apps, main dishes, and desserts that are perfect for 4/20 snacking and beyond. While we love to make and enjoy these treats, it's also important to address the complicated relationship the U.S. has with cannabis and incarceration. To read more on the topic, check out the articles below: