Key Takeaways
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Safely incorporate THC into traditional holiday recipes
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Put a spin on holiday events with a 420 twist
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Practice good stoner etiquette, and embrace new traditions, too
Whether the holidays have you ready to break out into carols with (or at) anyone on the street, or you’re dreading the stress, spending, and travel that the holidays often entail, a touch of everyone’s favorite plant will always make your inner twinkly lights shine a little brighter. With a healthy dose of creativity, you can incorporate cannabis cheer into a variety of aspects of any holiday you choose to celebrate, way beyond stuffing some gummies into a stocking (though that works, too).
Food Traditions, with a Twist
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve, Shōgatsu – whichever you celebrate during this time of year, you can be sure that it comes with its fair share of traditions. While they vary from family to family, and even person to person, without certain traditions, it just doesn’t feel like the holidays, right?
Why not create a more chill Danksgiving or a hollier, jollier Cannabis Christmas this year by incorporating something a little punchier than pumpkin spice into the most time-honored custom of the holiday season: eating food, food, and more food. Trust us, it’ll make for some instant festive elevation.
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A Danksgiving Feast. Even the biggest grinches respect at least one thing about the holidays: the meals. From all the turkey-and-gravy staples of a Friendsgiving to crispy latkes and sweet yule log cakes, incorporating hemp-derived THC oil into your homemade recipes is an easy way to make everything from entrees to baked (get it?) goods even more special.
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Merry Mocktails. Likewise, you can ditch the booze and make extra-merry holiday mocktails by adding a few drops of THC oil to your favorite traditional cocktail recipes (sans alcohol), or give your drink a festive garnish by topping it with a Camino gummy. We recommend Wild Berry ‘Chill’ with hot apple cider, Sparkling Pear ‘Social’ with ginger-cranberry punch, or Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’ to garnish a celebratory glass of non-alcoholic bubbles.
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Samplers for a Stoner Christmas. It’s not a holiday party without a few platters of apps, hors d'oeuvres, charcuterie boards, or straight-up girl dinners. Get your platter lofted by swapping out the fairy gumdrops for a selection of your favorite Camino hemp gummies.
420-Friendly Holiday Activities
Classic holiday activities are guaranteed to make lasting memories with your buds, and if your crew is down, you can take them to a new level with a sprinkle of the good stuff.
Start with some Camino-approved inspo, but don’t be afraid to embrace some brand-new cannabis Christmas traditions of your own along the way.
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Weightless White Elephant. You don’t need much help to amp up the hilarity of a white elephant gift exchange. But if you’re looking to make those gag gifts extra funny, have everyone pop their favorite hemp-derived THC gummy when they arrive. By the time the gift choosing and stealing starts, everyone will be feeling good— and may be willing to throw down for a Snuggie.
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Christmas Lights, Elevated. Everyone loves a crisp neighborhood walk to take in the holiday light setups with a warm cup of cocoa and a warmer cup of convo. A dose of Watermelon Spritz ‘Uplifting’ will make those lights hit like never before.
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Apple Bobbing with Camino-Garnished Cider. You likely haven’t tried to bob for apples since you were a kid—and trust us, it hasn’t gotten any easier. Pairing your juicy reward with a cup of cider is essential, and our Orchard Peach ‘Balance’ makes the greatest garnish.
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Ganjabread House. Building a gingerbread house together is a great way to spend an evening with your closest buds. If you’re going homemade, incorporate THC into your cookie or candy elements for an extra magical night in, or sub in your choice of Camino gummies for traditional gumdrop decorations.
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A Full 420 Christmas. Hemp-shaped lights and ornaments. Green stockings. Afroman’s Christmas album on Spotify. Ugly stoner sweaters. Camino mocktails and THC treats. For one night with the besties, embrace the theme and go all the way.
Gifts, Camino Style
If your friends or family partake, stoner Christmas and holiday gifts hit every time – they’re like a cheat code for making faces light up (in more ways than one). This year, ditch the socks, gag gifts, and Starbucks gift cards, and go with some Camino hemp Christmas (or Hanukkah, or Kwanza, etc…) classics.
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Stuff those stockings with affordable, giftable gummies – Bliss and Sleep 2-Packs will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads in no time.
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Stick a bow on our already aesthetic tins and call your gifts done with any 10- or 20-pack of Camino gummies. Just be sure to match the gummies’ vibe to the giftee. Try ‘Bliss’ or ‘Excite’ for your high-key creatives, ‘Energy’ for your grind-culture gym bros, or Blackberry Dream ‘Deep Sleep’ for your cozy-obsessed sleep lovers. (Hot tip: If you’re reading this during Thanksgiving week, keep an eye out for our Black Friday gift bag promo.)
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Get crafty by reusing empty Camino tins as gift boxes for teeny tiny presents, or turning them into DIY candles (we’d recommend matching the scent with the flavor of the gummies that once called the tin home).
Edible Etiquette
Especially during the holidays, it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep the vibes up; otherwise, you’re going to end up on the naughty list. So no matter how you incorporate THC into your holidays, always make sure you’re up-front about it, that you have permission to bring it to events, and that it’s clearly labeled. Don’t assume you can green out at the function if others aren’t comfortable, and don’t be pushy toward those who don’t partake. And if your fellow partygoers do partake, be sure to share your stash — it’s the season of giving, after all.
Remember, it’s not just about good holiday (or good human being) etiquette. Keep safety in mind, too. Don’t get high on an empty stomach (not usually a problem at famous food-forward holiday events), don’t dose and drive, and always exercise discretion when mixing cannabis and alcohol. And like the Ghost of Christmas Past once said: when it comes to dosage, always remember to start low and go slow.
Happy Holidays, from Camino
From Danksgiving to a 420 Christmas, a High Hanukkah, and a Zaza Kwanza, all the way through the new year, the holiday season is ripe with opportunity for enjoying spirit-warming hemp-derived THC treats. Partake responsibly, share and share alike, and always remember to keep it jolly.
Dan is a freelance writer, small business owner, and full-time creative living in Dallas, TX. In 15 years of writing, he’s been fortunate to collaborate with companies and publishers like Cannabis and Tech Today, Healthfully, Salon.com, ArtBase, The Seattle Times, USA Today, SF Gate, and many more.
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