Report Says Half of Your Thanksgiving Guests Will Be High

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - As we get our Thanksgiving turkeys, hams, and sides ready for our gatherings, you might want to make a little extra because half of your Holiday guests are probably going to have the munchies.

Actually, according to multiple new reports, it's not a 'probably' that half of your Thanksgiving guests will be stoned, the research shows it's almost a sure thing.

It sounds exaggerated, but there’s actually a real trend behind why so many people are talking about cannabis use during the holidays, especially around Thanksgiving.

What Is The Cousin Walk?

Have you ever heard of "The Cousin Walk" Thanksgiving tradition? "The Cousin Walk" is a tradition among some families where younger adults take walk before dinner to share a joint.

As more states legalize cannabis, it’s becoming a normal part of family gatherings. What used to be relegated to "The Cousin Walk” tradition is now widely recognized and even reported on by national outlets.

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Industry surveys and holiday-week sales show a big spike in cannabis purchases around Thanksgiving. In fact, the day before the holiday is now known as “Green Wednesday,” one of the biggest cannabis sales days of the entire year.

Why So Many People Are Using Cannabis on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving brings joy, but it also brings pressure. Crowded houses, cooking, family questions, and some adults say weed helps take the edge off.

Let’s be honest...Thanksgiving is already a feast. Some say getting a little high makes the food taste even better and helps them relax into the holiday vibe.

Another growing trend is that people are replacing the traditional Holiday beer and wine with marijuana. They say it’s fewer calories, no hangover, and easier on their body.

From marijuanamoment.com -

Recent polling shows that younger Americans are increasingly using cannabis-infused beverages as a substitute for alcohol—with one in three millennials and Gen Z workers choosing THC drinks over booze for after-work activities like happy hours.

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Where the 'Half of Guests' Claim Comes From

The phrase “half the guests” comes from national media outlets like The Wall Street Journal reporting on this growing trend. It isn’t a scientific statistic, but more of a reflection of how common cannabis use has become at holiday gatherings.

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Happy Thanksgiving, however you choose kick back and relax...just be safe.

Read more over at marijuanamoment.com.