Back in the 80s: Wishing for a Green Christmas? Then and Now

Back in the day, a 20-year-old dreaming of a “green” Christmas might have been envisioning something quite different from the traditional holiday spirit. In those days, cannabis culture lived largely underground. For many young adults, the season of joy was a clandestine opportunity to enjoy their favorite herb in a hush-hush, counterculture way.

Imagine the scene: shag carpets, a warm glow from a lava lamp, and a group of friends exchanging gifts under the guise of innocent holiday cheer. Instead of tinsel and mistletoe, the highlight of their celebrations might have been a well-rolled joint, carefully hidden among stacks of vinyl records and cassette tapes. For this young dreamer, a green Christmas wasn’t about snow-dusted pine trees but rather about finding the perfect stash or sharing laughter over a DIY bong fashioned from a soda can.

Fast forward to today, and the dream of a green Christmas has taken on an entirely new dimension. Cannabis is no longer confined to secretive gatherings or whispered conversations. In many parts of the world, it’s a legitimate, thriving industry celebrated openly during the holidays. Dispensaries deck their halls with festive decor and offer holiday-themed products, from cannabis-infused hot cocoa to gingerbread edibles.

For today’s 20-somethings, dreaming of a green Christmas might include gift bundles of premium flower, stylish vape pens, or CBD bath bombs wrapped in holiday bows. The stigma has lifted for many, making cannabis a mainstream addition to seasonal celebrations. Instead of hiding behind closed doors, friends and family now exchange cannabis-themed gifts openly, creating new traditions like “Danksgiving” or holiday sesh parties.

Though the ways of celebrating have evolved, the essence remains: bringing people together to share warmth, joy, and a little laughter. Whether it’s the thrill of a secret smoke in the 80s or a carefully curated dispensary haul today, the dream of a green Christmas lives on, now brighter and more vibrant than ever before.