Every year when we get to the end, we think about how much better we want to do next year. And then we make a bunch of big and inflated promises to ourselves that fall by the wayside by about January 15th. So, this year, let’s make it about New Year’s resolutions we can actually keep. When did we start making New Year’s resolutions?Like so many things in life, those often empty promises we make in the beginning of the year, have a history all their own. So where did this tradition of overblown assumptions of our future accomplishments come from? Apparently, it goes all the way back to the ancient Babylonians. Although back then, it wasn’t quite the same concept as today. Around 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians celebrated New Year’s, but at a different time. There was no Jesus Christ back then, remember, so there were no holidays set up around his life. Rather, the new year was celebrated as a crop-planting holiday that took place in mid-March. The surrounding festival lasted 12 days, and was called Akitu. During this festival, a new king was crowned, or the people reiterated their loyalty to the reigning king. What they also did was make a bunch of promises to the gods about paying debts and returning anything borrowed from someone else. And it’s these promises that are similar to today’s tradition of making resolutions – or goals, albeit, for a slightly different reason. While today’s resolutions can certainly involve the exact same intentions, they’re usually more around personal goals, like hitting the gym more, sticking to a diet, or spending more time with the kids. Thank you for making your way over. Remember to sign up for the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter for updates direct to your email; and to access deals on stuff like cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking devices, cannabinoid compounds (like HHC), and way more. Tis the season to get good and stoned. Responsibly. For the Babylonians, it was believed that if they kept to their promises, the gods would be good to them in the coming year. But if they didn’t, the gods wouldn’t be happy with them. At such a time in history, having gods mad at you was not considered ideal. In that way, there was probably a lot more pressure to keep these resolutions, than there is today. As we don’t generally fear damnation for failing at our self-given goals. And I think it’s a pretty safe generalization to say that we usually do fail. I’m not saying everyone does. Some people follow through completely with their asserted desire for change. But the majority of us don’t. So many that the whole idea, while taken seriously to a degree, is also seen as a joke. We’re so bad at keeping to our goals, that we practically think of them as a joke when we say them each year. The Babylonians wouldn’t be impressed!! What are New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep?Honestly, I can’t give an answer to that on a personal level because we all have different things we want to accomplish. And we all have our own set of weaknesses to account for when trying to get things done. What is easy for some, is impossible for others, and what is desired by some, means absolutely nothing to others. What I can say, is that it’s good to be honest with yourself, and realistic about your abilities. If you’ve quit the gym every other time you tried, consider what you were asking yourself to do. Maybe four days a week is too high a goal to start with, and just getting your butt there twice is good enough for now. Maybe you try to diet every year by cutting out literally everything you love, when it might be more realistic to cut out just a few choice things. Resolutions in their most basic form are nothing more than goals. If you’re someone that has a hard time setting realistic goals, you might have a hard time setting realistic resolutions. If you’re someone that doesn’t like setting goals at all, no reason to believe a holiday will make it any better. The fact that something becomes a cultural habit, doesn’t mean that all of culture will succeed with it, and we see this every year. Cannabis New Year’s resolutions you can keepAs I said, resolutions are personal, and therefore it doesn’t make sense to tell people what kind of resolutions to make. But I think there are some similar things that many people aspire to in tandem. Like the examples of dieting and going to the gym that I mentioned. Probably 50% or more of resolutions made are about those specific things; though people attack the idea differently, setting different parameters for themselves. ![]() Having said that, maybe there are some cannabis-related New Year’s resolutions that those looking to make positive changes, can follow. And one of the biggest ones in terms of improving health, is in how the weed is taken. Smoking is one of the biggest dangers to health and well being, and it doesn’t matter what you’re smoking. Just because its weed and not cigarettes, doesn’t get you out of smoke damage. So, this year, if you’re really trying to improve your health, and tired of being short of breath, or hacking up a lung, switch to vaping, eating edibles, or using tinctures or oils. No reason to give up the weed, but might as well use it more safely. We’re not back 50 years, or even 20. We’ve got better options. Maybe this year, resolve to use them. Or, maybe consider how you use marijuana, and how it affects your life. Weed is great! I’ve been a major fan since I started getting high back in college, but I’ve also had to come to terms with certain things in life. Like that it can make me lazy, and less willing to do a lot of things, like working out…or working at all. We’re all different in this, but I’m not the only one to have this particular issue. If you’re like me, maybe try to resolve to be better about when you get high, and what you accomplish before you do it. After all, sometimes its really nice to have a reward to work for, anyway. If you don’t have the above problem, such a resolution doesn’t apply. Some people, after all, are great at toking up, and then handling all their responsibilities. While those of us who don’t have that ability will probably always be jealous, it creates a good example of how not every resolution, is for everyone. Another thing to consider is how much is smoked (or vaped or eaten or whatever). And this again is not specific to either amounts or people. But if you’re someone having a thought that maybe you should cut down, then maybe that’s not a bad resolution to set. ![]() Again, weed is great. But so are a lot of things that don’t need to be used or consumed constantly. It’s like the saying goes, ‘everything in moderation, except moderation.’ No one ever said you can’t take account of your situation and modify it as needed. So maybe this New Year’s…do that. And maybe your change might be in how you relate to others in your smoking habits. Maybe you’re the guy (or gal, or whatever else) who hogs the joint every time it gets passed to you. Maybe instead of upholding the holy ‘puff, puff, pass’, the unofficial law of social smoking, you’re a ‘puff, puff, puff, puff, and then another puff, pass’ person. Maybe this year, just try to be a little more giving. Maybe if you’re that person, you can resolve to be a bit more considerate with how you smoke. ConclusionLet’s be honest, life is littered with unfulfilled New Year’s resolutions of just about every kind. This year, let’s not drop the tradition, but maybe let’s resolve to make better goals. This year, here’s to making New Year’s resolutions we can actually keep! Welcome all! 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Some of us have a bible by our bed, and some of us literally never saw one. Some go by the 1st testament only, some by the 2nd, and some by both. Others aren’t involved in a religion that includes these books, and probably don’t care about them at all. We all know the story, though, even if only vaguely. There was a guy named Moses. At some point he encountered a bush which was burning, but not actually burning. Is the story real? Is it fake? Is it an allegory for something else? I can’t say for sure, but it is fun to think about the possibilities. Moses and the burning bush storyNot everyone is up on their bible. Personally, I had to give myself a little recap of the story, so I’ll give one to the rest of you as well. The burning bush story takes place in the Book of Exodus, which is a part of the Old Testament; which means it applies to both Christians and Jews. This story takes place not around Christmas time, but around Passover; however I am including it as a question to think about this holiday season. According to the story, at the time it all takes place, the Jews were enslaved in Egypt. Moses wasn’t out to do any godly deeds, but according to the story, while tending to a flock of sheep on Mount Horeb (apparently belonging to his father-in-law), Moses stumbled upon a bush consumed in fire, but which wasn’t visibly burning. I think we would all be caught off guard by that site. Moses was curious, and went closer to the burning bush, where he heard the voice of God speaking to him. God was essentially unhappy with the treatment of the Jews by the Egyptians, and came down to save them, but wanted to do the deed through Moses. While we don’t know why God insisted on doing this through a proxy, we do know that Moses was first afraid, and didn’t want to do it, claiming his own inability for something so massive. God assured him that he’d accompany him in some form. When Moses asked God who he was, God responded that he was God, and essentially gave a formal introduction that Moses was to pass onto the Israelites. Thank you for joining us. Make sure to sign up to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter for direct updates; and access to deals on cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking devices, cannabinoid compounds (including HHC), and way more. Tis the season to get stoned responsibly! This is just one small scene in a much bigger story. God goes on to explain about the miracles he’d perform to get the Jews out of Egypt. And in response to Moses’s continued lack of faith in himself, God promised him his brother Aaron could join in, and even act as Moses’s voice. For anyone unfamiliar, Moses follows these instructions, and God performs miracles which are celebrated by Jews as the Pesach miracles, (or 10 plagues), and which include bringing on a case of lotus infestation, water turned to blood, and the death of the first born, among others. This was followed by a parting of the red sea, and the Jews leaving oppression in Egypt. The bible is not without twists. Rather than a simple homecoming, the Jews instead spent 40 years wandering the desert, led by the same guy who had reservations about taking the job in the first place. Maybe Moses wasn’t the best choice after all… Anyway, regardless of where the story went, or what happened before, the scene with the burning bush is interesting because it encapsulates an idea we know of as scientifically impossible. Like many other biblical happenings, we are left years later to try to interpret the story, and where it came from. Some take it as fact. Others take it as allegory. And still others see it for a historical value, whatever that is. When it comes to this burning bush, the controversy hits a fever pitch, and the question becomes, was the bush really burning, or was it Moses who was blazed? Was the bush burning, or was Moses blazed?Realistically, we’re not ever going to know. Maybe we’ll come across some kind of fire-retardant bush; but probably not worth holding the breath waiting. While the world of botany is always uncovering new things, there’s been no plant yet that can withstand fire. As biblical stories often rely on faith, there is no way to establish overall certainty, and we’re left to debate it out as much as we want. And as people, we want to. One of the questions that comes out of the burning bush example, is whether the bush was on fire, or whether it was a drug-fueled illusion. According to some experts, its way more likely that Moses was blazed, not that the bush was blazing. Israeli professor of cognitive philosophy Benny Shanon, as per a 2008 article in ABCnews, says “In advanced forms of ayahuasca inebriation, the seeing of light is accompanied by profound religious and spiritual feelings.” Shannon speaks of his own similar experience in the Amazon back in 1991, saying “I experienced visions that had spiritual-religious connotations.” He also says “Encountering the divine is one of the most powerful experiences associated with high-level Ayahuasca inebriation.” In fact, he goes as far as to say that Moses experienced “radical alteration in the state of consciousness.” ![]() Shanon believes that much of the bible was conceived through the use of drugs, “As far as Moses on Mount Sinai is concerned, it was either a supernatural cosmic event, which I don’t believe, or a legend, which I don’t believe either, or finally, and this is very probable, an event that joined Moses and the people of Israel under the effects of narcotics.” This idea is certainly not taken up by everyone, and is heavily frowned on the higher up the religious chain you get. The orthodoxy of Israel was less than impressed with this interpretation, with Rabbi Yuval Sherlow saying on the radio (and recorded by Reutiers) that “The Bible is trying to convey a very profound event. We have to fear not for the fate of the biblical Moses, but for the fate of science.” Some believe these events were related to magic mushrooms or DMT, others point to a psychedelic component in the manaa given by God to the people. Now-deceased theology professor Dan Merkur brought this up, theorizing that something in the manna is comparable to psychedelics. Other people believe it was as simple as inhaling marijuana. Today, some Jews have taken to mixing psychedelics with prayer for a more spiritual experience; and the thought is that the Jews of old, might have done the same. What’s that manna stuff?Once again, we don’t get a formal answer to this, and everyone believes in their own specific ideals, making it difficult to form a consensus. Those who don’t believe, probably won’t be swayed to, and those who do, are unlikely to be argued away from their beliefs. So, the best we can do is examine the situation. In terms of whether its possible that drugs were the impetus for the burning bush, and other stories in the bible, it certainly doesn’t seem unlikely. There was no Western medicine to compete with plant medicine at the time, and plants were used for many purposes. Plus, we know that plenty of plants cause people to hallucinate. According to a 2019 paper entitled Getting high with the most high: Entheogens in the Old Testament, “ancient Israelites had a profound understanding of synergism, and the way they are consumed and the taboos around them are highly suggestive of their use as psychoactive agents.” Manna is spoken about in a way that relates to something more than standard food. It was given to the Israelites by God while wandering through the desert, but we never get a firm answer on what plant its supposed to be. It’s referred to as “angel food” in Psalm 78:25, but whether this means it comes from angels, or allows people to see angels, is not clear. No other food is spoken about as providing satisfaction in the same way as manna. In Exodus 16:32 Moses makes a statement about saving manna for future generations. Something never said about bread or meat. ![]() We don’t know for sure what ‘manna’ refers to, but according to the bible it was given to the Jews in the desert, and is mentioned in the Koran as well. It’s thought this manna might have had the ergot fungus growing on it, which is the precursor to LSD. In the bible, it says of manna that they “ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar” before boiling or baking it, actions that can work to decarboxylate plant material, and bring out psychoactive properties. Manna isn’t the only biblical substance theorized to have ergot in it. Something else called showbread, is also thought to have possibly contained the psychedelic fungus. Its referred to here, like this: “In [High Priest] Simeon the Upright’s time… every priest who received only the size of an olive became satiated, and some was left over… But after him, these things were cursed, and every priest got only the size of a bean. And the delicate priests refused to take it altogether, but the voracious ones accepted and consumed. It once happened, one took his own share and his fellow’s: he was nicknamed “robber” till his death.” While it’s not 100% clear this refers to a drug, the idea that they were measuring out tiny doses makes it sound more like drugs, than food. Such is also the case with the Tabernacle wine. Though wine already creates a psychoactive response, back then it was common practice to extract psychoactive alkaloids from plants into the wine. If the ergot fungus was used for psychoactive effects, it may have been put in the Tabernacle wine too. As people from all time periods were using the plants around them to gain higher spiritual experiences, its certainly not weird to think the folks of biblical times, did as well. Manna, showbread and Tabernacle wine, might be indications of psychedelic use in these times. ConclusionWas the bush burning or was Moses blazed? We don’t know. And we’re not going to. But its interesting to think that psychedelic drugs may have shaped whats considered by many to be the holiest book in the world. Welcome all readers! Cool that you’re joining us at Cannadelics.com; an independent news source focused on bringing you the best cannabis and psychedelics reporting. Come by frequently to keep up-to-date on important events, and make sure to sign up for the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, so you’re always on top of what’s going on. The post Holiday Questions: Was the Bush Burning; Or Was Moses Blazed? appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2022/12/24/holiday-questions-was-the-bush-burning-or-was-moses-blazed/ It’s the holiday season again, and that means so many different things to so many different people. You’ve got Christmas, Hanukkah, and as of the 1960’s, Kwanzaa as well. What is this last holiday mentioned? And how can it too be celebrated in the utmost of cannabis style? Read on to learn more about Kwanzaa, and the best ways to celebrate it cannabis-style. A little about KwanzaaNot every holiday goes back thousands of years. Some of our most important holidays, are actually brand-spanking new. Take Kwanzaa, for example. This wintertime holiday has its roots in different African harvest traditions, but was only put together in the past hundred years, with its first year of observance in 1966. It begins on December 26th each year, and ends on January 1st. Each of the seven days is represented by an idea: unity, self-determination, work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. America has a checkered history that involves taking the darker skinned from their homes in Africa, and enslaving them in America. Of course, when you displace people from their homes, you also displace them from their known families and heritage, meaning America is now a country with a large part of its population that only knows its history going back to enslavement. As people were taken from many different parts of Africa, this creates a sort of muddled and non-specific culture in the US. And for the most part, particular histories are all but lost. As a way to sort of combat this loss of culture, Maulana Karenga, an American activist and professor from Maryland, created the holiday in 1966. Karenga has a long history as an activist, going back to the Black Panthers of the 1960’s, as well as the Congress of Racial Equality and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. In 1966, he created Kwanzaa as a Pan African holiday, a term that refers to creating a sense of brotherhood among all Africans, whether in Africa, or beyond. Thank you for making it over. To stay updated, subscribe to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, which also comes with great deals for cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking devices and other paraphernalia, cannabinoid compounds (like HHC), and a whole lot more. Pick your favorite products and get stoned properly! Kwanzaa was created following the Watts riots, which took place in Los Angeles in 1965. The riots, which started with the traffic stop and sobriety test of 21 year-old Marquette Frye, grew and went on, bolstered by claims of police brutality, and possible rumors of a pregnant lady getting kicked. In the end, the riots caused $40 million in damaged property, resulted in 34 deaths, and required 14,000 of the California Army National Guard to suppress. The 1960’s was a turbulent time in terms of civil rights, and cities like LA still had enormously racist laws in place. Like, residential segregation, which kept people of color from renting in certain areas. Such injustices created resentment, which boiled over with the Frye arrest on August 11th of 1965. As a way to bring the community together in the aftermath, Karenga created Kwanzaa, saying he wanted to “give blacks an alternative to the existing holiday of Christmas and give blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and their history, rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society.” The term comes from a Swahili phrase: matunda ya kwanza, which translates to “first fruits”. Southern Africa is the home of different First Fruit festivals that take place in the winter, as a part of the Southern Solstice. In the beginning, Kwanaa offered the black community a different approach to Christmas from the general white version. It actually had an anti-Christmas feel at that point, which was replaced by a more accepting attitude as the holiday picked up speed, and practicing Christians became interested. Today, while specific numbers are hard to find, according to an AP-NORC survey from 2019, approximately 3% of America celebrates the holiday. Its most well known visual is a candelabra with three green candles to the right, three red to the left, and a black one in the middle. Kwanzaa and cannabisKwanaa originated when cannabis was already banned. Since the holiday didn’t exist prior to 1966, it doesn’t have any weed-related history. The different cultures that play into Kwanzaa may or may not have some tradition involving cannabis, but Kwanzaa is not specifically known for this. Luckily, like any other holiday, it can be combined well with marijuana. Kwanzaa is a gift giving holiday. Gifts are generally given on the last day, January 1st, among family members, and are meant to have some kind of traditional inspiration. Said Karenga in his book Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community, and Culture, children should be the primary gift recipients, gifts should be based on commitments made and kept, and that they shouldn’t be excessive. He went on that a standard gift should be something like a book and a symbol from heritage. ![]() None of this specifically supports or excludes cannabis. Meaning there is certainly nothing about the religion that is anti-cannabis, but that cannabis wasn’t necessarily a thought when the holiday was created. As such, those interested in putting the two together, can certainly do so. Whether it’s a well-meaning smoke-out session along with some discussion about African history, or the inclusion of a joint as a book marker in an African art history book gift. One of the things we know about cannabis, is that it makes already cool things, even cooler. Celebrating Kwanzaa, cannabis-styleThere are a few ways that the principals of Kwanzaa work well with weed. For example, to celebrate ‘unity’ on the first day, a unity cup is passed around. What’s another thing we can load with a mind-altering substance and pass around? A bong! This Kwanzaa, pass a bong around with your friends to represent unity. Not so into bongs? The beauty of a smoke-up circle is that it brings a group together. And it doesn’t matter if you’re passing around a bong, a joint, a spliff, a pipe, or a vape. The point is that you share it as a community, and get high together. Or, perhaps Kwanzaa is a time to check in with the grass roots organizations that help promote suppressed cultures. Like Minority Cannabis Business Association, which works to equalize the playing field for black communities in the cannabis business world. Or, Cage Free Cannabis, an organization that is based around fixing the injustices to the black community caused by the war on drugs. Supporting these organizations is a great way to celebrate Kwanzaa and African heritage, by helping to promote black operators in the cannabis industry, and legislation that helps to erode past discrimination. Not only does that qualify as helping the community and promoting unity, but it also promotes the ideas of self-determination in business, work and responsibility, and purpose. These organizations bring together the holiday of Kwanzaa, with the idea of helping to promote the same population in moving forward in the world of cannabis. ![]() If you want to get creative, or be one with nature, check out these ways to smoke out of the earth, or earth-made constructs. Creativity is a part of Kwanzaa, and something to be celebrated with a whole day geared toward it. You can be super creative about the way you smoke, while also keeping it nature-based. Plus, if you want to start thinking about faith, another idea with a day earmarked for it, well, what better way to do that, than with a good smoke? The holiday is a time for reflection and community-building, for working on oneself, and doing nice things for other people. And it’s also about joy and celebration as well. Why not take a little toke of something that makes you joyful? The holiday season in general should be about putting smiles on faces, regardless of which holiday is celebrated. ConclusionFor a holiday that started less than a hundred years ago, Kwanzaa developed a pretty decent following. And for good reason. It speaks of bringing together a community that was torn apart so badly that many have no idea where they’re from. Whether Kwanzaa will continue to grow, or die off, remains to be seen, but for now, it offers yet another way to celebrate the holiday season, for stoners and non-stoners alike. No matter how you celebrate this year, do so with love, openness, kindness, and acceptance for all. Hello readers! We appreciate you stopping by Cannadelics.com; an independent news platform that specializes in cannabis and psychedelics reporting. Stop by regularly to stay informed on all happenings, and subscribe to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, to ensure you’re never late to get the news. The post <strong>Happy Kwanzaa: And How to Celebrate in Stoner Grand Tradition</strong> appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2022/12/24/happy-kwanzaa-and-how-to-celebrate-in-stoner-grand-tradition/ Whilst Hollywood movies and optimistic advertisements will show Christmas to be a joyous time full of excitement and love, in a matter of fact for a lot of people that couldn’t be further from the truth. For most, Christmas is a time for awkward family interaction, drinking far too much alcohol, and receiving too many socks as presents.But what if there was a way to mix it up this year? What if there was a way to turn the whole holiday season on its head? What if there was a way to take recreational drugs with your family this Christmas? Of course it’s unlikely that your grandma is going to want to have a puff on a joint for the first time since the 60s this year, but let’s imagine – in a hypothetical universe – which drugs would be the best to really shake things up. Let’s go. DisclaimerAs the holiday season approaches, many families will be looking for ways to relax and enjoy time together. One option that some people may consider is using drugs to enhance their experiences. However, it’s important to remember that not all drugs are safe, and some can be dangerous if not used responsibly. Here are a couple things to be aware of if you are genuinely considering the option of substances this year. Firstly, it’s important to understand that not all drugs are legal. ![]() In many places, the use of drugs like marijuana, ketamine and MDMA are illegal and can result in serious legal consequences if you are caught with them. You wouldn’t want your uncle or auntie to be taken away in a police car on Christmas day. That doesn’t sound very Christmassy, does it? Even some prescription drugs, like painkillers and tranquilizers, can be illegal to use without a valid prescription. If you are considering using drugs, it’s important to make sure that they are legal in your area and that you are using them responsibly. Grazza writes: “‘Tis the season for excess, and indulgences of all sorts. During the festive period, alcohol consumption increases, with UK addiction charity Addaction estimating it goes up by 40% in December and that 14% drink more than what they intended. Figures for drug use at this time of year are hard to come by, but if promotional WhatsApps from drug dealers are anything to go by, it very much increases.” Although, on the other hand, it’s unlikely that the authorities are going to come and knock on your door on the 25th of December on the off chance that your cousin is racking up a line of ketamine. Unless, of course, that your family already has issues with substance abuse, in which case, perhaps spending your Christmas doing something else is probably a better idea. If you do decide to use drugs, it’s important to choose ones that are safe and that won’t put you or your family members at risk. Some drugs, like alcohol and marijuana, are relatively safe when used in moderation, but others can be addictive and can cause serious health problems if used improperly. We appreciate you joining us. Sign up for the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter to get updates direct to your email; and for sweet offers on cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking equipment, cannabinoid compounds (including delta-8), and much, much more. Everyone get stoned responsibly! Hopefully you sense the tongue in cheek attitude of this article, rather than take it completely literally. Although for many people their ‘family’ at Christmas is just their friendship group, those who they love, and these are the sorts of people that you may take recreational substances with often. Nonetheless, we’re going to be looking at which drugs – if used hypothetically or perhaps even in reality – would be the best to take with your family (whoever that includes) at Christmas. Let us know what you think. Here we go. AlcoholHow about alcohol? Well, alcohol is of course a drug and if you don’t believe that then you’re being brainwashed by the establishment to only believe that illegal substances could ever be construed as drugs. Therefore, it’s probably true that you’re already planning on taking drugs with your family this Christmas – grandmother included. A beer here, a glass of vino there, perhaps even a rum and coke deeper into the evening – alcohol offers the perfect amount of social lubricant in order to make an anxious experience into an enjoyable one. It makes the Christmas games easier, it makes the conversation go to places that it wouldn’t if you were all sober, and it even makes sleeping easier at the end of the long laborious day. However, it’s important to keep track of the amount you drink, as it can be very easy to forget. On Christmas it can be traditional to start consuming alcohol from the morning onwards, so make sure you and your family eat enough in order to counteract the alcohol. Another issue with alcohol as a drug for Christmas is that it will give you an awful hangover the next day – especially if you have a lot of it. Whilst the 25th may be easier to stomach, the 26th most certainly will not be. Nonetheless, alcohol has evidently stood the test of time, and is a great way to bond with your family – if used responsibly and in moderation. So perhaps keep it traditional: stock up the cupboards with alcohol and make sure there’s lots of games to play. A favorite of mine is Cards Against Humanity – that is always a laugh. CannabisNow let’s turn our attention to cannabis. How would a family Christmas with a spice of marijuana be? Well, again, it’s probably likely that many families this year will share a spliff on 25th of December, but it isn’t the most traditional option. Cannabis, when used in the right way, can increase euphoria, mindfulness, playfulness and relaxation. If there were ever four words that could perfectly encapsulate an ideal Christmas then there they are. In fact, cannabis and Christmas may go hand in hand in a more religious way too. The Guardian writes: “Jesus, with his long hair and good vibes, is frequently identified as 420-friendly. It’s been speculated that the the oil he used to anoint the sick and perform miracles may have been cannabis oil” Jesus aside, it is important – like with any substance – that everything occurs in moderation. Taking too much cannabis and throwing a whitey is never enjoyable, and would be far less so if done in front of your nearest and dearest. However, this brings us to another point. Cannabis consumption has moved beyond the overpowering joint or bong hit. If your family were to all enjoy weed, they could also take advantage of easily consumed edibles. A batch of hash brownies with a light amount of cannabis would do very little, but may add just that extra element of chill to proceedings. ![]() Picture this. You look around and, all of a sudden, your family is no longer arguing. They are talking in depth about existential topics and genuinely listening to one another for a change. Perhaps the music and food is being thoroughly enjoyed in a way that it never has before. Everyone’s senses are enhanced and it’s almost as if your whole family are children once more and Christmas has a new found magic. This is what a cannabis Christmas might look like. Harder DrugsWhat about harder drugs? Well, as mentioned before, let’s assume that you’re not going to be sent to jail for consuming these substances. But, nonetheless, a Christmas peppered with any hard stimulants, depressants or psychedelics would definitely be interesting. Whether that is in a good way or a bad way – who knows? Any hallucinogens would, such as acid, probably would freak out the majority of the family. In fact, it may be hard to get back from an experience like that. Uncle Sean is suddenly chatting to the bookcase and Aunt Mildred is convinced that the Turkey is looking at her funny. Although if you’re in a family of psychonauts then this could be a genuinely beautiful chance to unite as one in your love for these kinds of drugs. If your Christmas was inspired by the likes of MDMA or cocaine, then there would definitely be a lot of love, hugs and conversation. Although the comedown the next day would probably make you hate yourself. In one day you would probably tell every single family member that you love them, and would probably also come up with around 50 different app ideas. However, it’s unlikely that much food would ever be eaten as stimulants aren’t substances for appetite. Ketamine is also another option, although Christmas is usually weird enough without the need for horse tranquilizer. Although, a little bit would probably help with any anxiety. ActivitiesWhatever you do decide to do with your family this Christmas, be it drugs or sobriety, here are some activities that work for any occasion and substance:
ConclusionThis was a brief look at what Christmas might look like on various substances. Whilst this season can be hard and not always as joyous as Hollywood makes it out to be, remember that it’s only a day and you don’t always have to stick to traditions. Who knows? Perhaps a drug themed Christmas this year may be enough to bring the joy back. But what do you think would be the best substance to take with your family this year? Let us know. Hello and welcome! Awesome that you made your way to Cannadelics.com; an independent news publication that works hard to get you the best reporting in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. Join us daily to stay updated on everything going on, and sign up to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, so you’re always informed on important topics. The post The Best Drugs to Consume with your Family this Christmas appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2022/12/22/the-best-drugs-to-consume-with-your-family-this-christmas/ Christmas cookies are one of the constants of the holidays. Whether little Santa faces or Christmas trees, and with or without red and green sprinkles; we always expect a plate of those cookie at any party we attend. These days, weed-infused cookies are all the rage, but this year you can step it up with magic mushroom cookies too; the perfect way for making the holidays just a little more cheerful. A little Christmas cookie historyYup, even Christmas cookies have a story. Where did the first Christmas cookies come from? Well, the Germans say its from them. Their traditional holiday treat, called Weihnachtsplätzchen, is mainly for cookies, but encompasses all holiday treats. They also used the terms Lebkuchen for a molded honey cake or bar, which became specifically associated with Christmas. It wasn’t grandmas in the kitchen baking back then though. The tradition of these cookie dates back to the middle ages when in monasteries, it was monks who had access to the sugar and spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and cardamom. We often bake gingerbread cookies today with these ingredients, though standard Christmas cookies are often just sugar cookies. These kinds of cookies were big across Europe. In Sweden, the sugary treat was referred to as pepparkakor, which is like today’s gingersnap cookies; and in Norway it was a waffle-like cookie made of eggs, butter, flour, sugar, and cream, called krumkake. In Scandinavia, the treat was known as Pfeffernüsse, and goes back to the Middle Ages. The Netherlands have traditional cookies called Kerstkransjes which are round with a hole in the middle; and France has Bredele, which come from the Alsace region of the country. We appreciate you stopping by. Keep up with everything by subscribing to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, and also get access to sweet deals for cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking devices, cannabinoid products (like HHC), and way more. Tis the season to get stoned responsibly! And what of the gingerbread cookie we know and love today? It was popularized in England by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert after the crusades, brought back by the soldiers themselves. When the royals started including these cookies, they became officially associated with Christmas tradition. However, it was the Dutch who integrated this custom into America. In the 1600s, the Dutch brought over this tradition. Even our word for cookie comes from them, called “koeptje” originally. The tradition of making these cookies really took off in America after the Great Depression. The whole tradition was helped along by the invention of cookie cutters, or rather, their importation to America from Germany. This was the beginning of molding cookies into Christmas-centric shapes like Christmas trees and stars. As they became more popular, recipes came out specifically for their use. DIY Magic Mushroom Christmas/Holiday CookiesAre you looking to up the psychedelic ante at your Christmas/holiday party this year? If you’re thinking it might be difficult to find a recipe for magic mushroom cookies, you are certainly wrong. There are, in fact, several recipes for getting you on your way to some delicious and trippy magic mushroom holiday treats. Read on for instructions. A little aside first though. The act of mixing mushrooms and chocolate together is not new, and dates back to the Aztecs in the Pre-Colombian era. They were known to mix the mushrooms with cacao to make them taste better, and to improve the shelf-life of the psilocybin. Magic mushroom Christmas cookies – chocolate chip Ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, egg, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, nuts (if you want them), salt, chocolate chips, mushrooms. Instructions: ![]()
Now, if you’re thinking, you can’t heat mushrooms and have them retain their psilocybin, you’re probably right. And the instructions account for this, giving an alternate option: the no-bake option. The recipe says to add the powdered mushrooms to the batter before refrigeration, although it seems there would be uncooked eggs in this version. Magic Mushroom Cookies with Trippy Icing The heat issue is definitely an issue, but a recipe like this, gets around it. Use it for Christmas cookies, or for anytime cookies. Here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 1 ounce of dried mushrooms, 1 cookie dough tube (or comparable home-made amount), 1 container of icing, 1 large baking pan, 1 piece of wax paper. Instructions:
Magic Mushroom Energy Balls Here is another recipe that takes into account the idea of heat. In this one, no mushrooms are exposed to heat at all. Ingredients: Magic mushrooms or truffles (dried), 150 grams quality chocolate with around 80% cacao content, salt, 100 grams coconut oil (preferably cold-pressed), wax paper. Extra ingredients if you choose: dried fruit pieces, crushed nuts, marshmallows, cornflakes, sprinkles. Instructions:
![]() Magic mushroom chocolate balls This is another no-bake recipe to get some mushroom, chocolatey goodness, perfect for the holidays. And this one accounts for precise mushroom dosing. Ingredients: 12 ounces chocolate (meltable, like chocolate chips), dried magic mushrooms, 1 large bowl (glass or metal), cookie molds, digital scale, grinder. Instructions:
ConclusionSo there you have it. Some recipes that’ll quench the appetite, while providing a trippy high in the process. It’s not just about pot brownies anymore; with these recipes, you can now make your very own magic mushroom Christmas (or holiday) cookies, exactly how you want them. Hello and welcome to the site! Great to see you here at Cannadelics.com; a news site that works hard daily to bring you cutting-edge reporting of the cannabis and psychedelics spaces. Drop by daily to keep up with the Joneses, and sign up for the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, so you never miss a single thing. The post DIY Magic Mushroom Christmas Cookies: For A Psychedelic Holiday appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2022/12/22/diy-magic-mushroom-christmas-cookies-for-a-psychedelic-holiday/ Ho, ho, ho, merry cannabis Christmas! Whilst it’s unlikely that in any traditional Christmas story Santa would turn up on the 24th November and sneak a weed accessory present under the tree, times have now changed. In all corners of the world, the cannabis plant is being legalized and increasingly accepted. So perhaps even Santa – wherever he is – also supports it.Now with Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to get for your loved ones. If you have a friend or family member who enjoys cannabis, there are plenty of great accessory gifts out there to choose from. Here are the top 7 best cannabis accessory products to buy this Christmas: 1 – An AshtrayIt might sound a tad old fashioned, but ashtrays are seriously underrated these days. In the 60s and 70s, when smoking was considered ‘cool’ and ‘not bad for you’, the design of these products were far more interesting and creative. However, nowadays, people will use basically anything they can to flick their ash into. It could be a glass, it could be a coffee mug, it could even be just a bit of foil – it’s evident that the demand for nice-looking ashtrays has seemed to diminish. However, things are changing. Companies – like Seth Rogen’s Houseplant – are bringing back slick, retro and well-thought out designs to the ashtray market. Designed by a man who himself smokes a great deal of cannabis, these ashtrays are made from great ceramic and glass materials, and they look highly stylish. Check them out here for some Christmas present ideas. If they seem too expensive, then perhaps use them for inspiration and consider purchasing something similar (that isn’t made by a famous actor like Seth Rogen). 2 – Grinder![]() As you’ll know, a good grinder is essential for anyone who enjoys cannabis, as it allows them to evenly grind their buds for a more consistent smoking experience. It just makes the whole process far easier. Of course there are plenty of options on the market, with them all coming in varying shapes and sizes. Ideally, you want a grinder that makes the most out of your cannabis. This will include a kief compartment at the bottom, that catches all of the most potent parts of your bud and saves them for a rainy day. Our recommendations include: the GR8TR Jar Body Grinder. This is a 4 piece highly advanced grinder, costing around $95, which has top lid storage and a 60 mesh stainless steel screen. In a sense, this is one of the most advanced grinders you’re going to find. Grinding your bud is an art form, and should be treated as such. 3 – Cannabis VaporizerNext up you have the cannabis vaporizer. Vaping weed is becoming an increasingly popular method of consumption and it has many benefits. These include: no unhealthy combustion, no smell on the body or the clothes and far more discreet. There are two main kinds of cannabis vapes to choose from, and these will depend on which form of weed is easier to get ahold of. The first is the dry herb vaporizer, which heats up raw cannabis buds. In Europe, this product is probably more fitting, as it doesn’t require THC cartridges. The alternative is a cart vape, which takes cannabis oil. In legal US states, carts containing cannabinoids can be bought in dispensaries. You’ll need to decide which kind of vaporizer suits you or your loved one. If you’re interested in a dry herb vape, then the pax 3 is one of the most reliable and affordable devices there is. It also looks incredibly sleek. If you’re more interested in a cart vape, then try the THCV Binoid cartridges. THCV is known to be far more potent than even THC, so whoever you give this to will be sure to have one heck of a Christmas. 4 – Cannabis CookbookThere are many tasty and interesting ways to combine cooking and cannabis in one beautiful unifying meal. Many professional chefs have made it their mission to bring respect and specificity to the cannabis cooking market, highlighting the benefits that this can have for an individual. If you have a friend or family member who enjoys experimenting with edibles, a cannabis cookbook is the perfect gift. There are many great options to choose from, including The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook and The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook. Both take you through a wide variety of recipes, whilst also explaining why each process is so integral. Weed lovers don’t need to hide in the shadows anymore, they can cook their favorite THC-infused meals with the help of these cookbooks, knowing that what they are doing is respected. 5 – Cannabis Storage ContainerSimilar to the ashtray, people are used to storing their cannabis basically anywhere that will be out of sight. They might keep it in their wallet, their drawer, or perhaps in a Tupperware. But ultimately, cannabis can have a far more comfortable and proactive place to live. A storage container that keeps the buds fresh, potent and reduces the escape of any smell is ideal. Tightvac is one of the greatest and cheapest options for this. We appreciate you joining us. Sign up for the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter to get updates direct to your email; and for sweet offers on cannabis flowers, vapes, edibles, smoking equipment, cannabinoid compounds (including delta-8), and much, much more. Everyone get stoned responsibly! They have a wide selection of designs – with many colors and materials – and all of them are perfectly air sealed to ensure the best parts of your cannabis stay in the container. They are also big enough to hold up to 6 ounces of bud. Don’t let your loved one keep their cannabis in an imperfect place this holiday season, fix it up with an ideal cannabis storage container. Preserve those buds. 6 – Rosin PressIf you’re wanting to buy a gift for someone that will move them up to the next level, then the rosin press is exactly that. Cannabis concentrates are for the more experienced cannabis lover, as they are far more potent than usual buds. A rosin press uses industrial level heat and pressure to turn those raw buds into juicy, sticky concentrates. If you want to learn more about the process, then click here. These machines are high tech, and they need to be in order to create budder, wax, rosin and many other types of concentrates. Once made, you can place these substances in your vape, joint or even in a bong hit. However, use with caution, the THC levels can be up to 80% potency. If you’re looking to purchase a reliable and reasonably affordable rosin press, then the Nectar product is what you’re looking for. It has a 25% yield and comes with all the accessories you need. A rosin press machine is for a person that takes pride in their cannabis experimentation, and doesn’t want to hide it. 7 – A BongIt might sound old fashioned, but bongs simply never get old. Like with the ashtrays, a well designed bong can be a stylish ornament in the house. It’s when people start to use water bottles or apples, or forget to wash out their transparent bongs, that’s when it starts to look a bit messy. Here at Cannadelics, we love ceramic. ![]() There are plenty of bongs made from pottery materials that look utterly mesmerizing. Spun Mud Pottery on Etsy has an incredible selection of modest looking bongs, that don’t announce themselves to the room. With cannabis being more respected as a medicine, it’s time that the products around the substance match this. These products aren’t only well-designed bongs, they are also pieces of art that would look great on the mantelpiece. Make someone happy this Christmas with one of these. ConclusionThe world is changing, and those who have and always will love cannabis can slowly come out of the shadows and own who they are. This Christmas is a time for those people. There are a wide variety of cannabis accessories out there, but here are the top 7 to consider when purchasing a gift for your loved one this holiday. Any of these are sure to make them euphoric with happiness. On the other hand, if you fancy buying yourself a nice Christmas present this year, then don’t feel ashamed either. It’s Christmas after all – a time to be kind to, not only those around you, but also yourself. Hello and welcome! Awesome that you made your way to Cannadelics.com; an independent news publication that works hard to get you the best reporting in the cannabis and psychedelics industries. Join us daily to stay updated on everything going on, and sign up to the Cannadelics Weekly Newsletter, so you’re always informed on important topics. The post 7 Best Cannabis Accessory Gifts to buy this Christmas appeared first on Cannadelics. Via https://cannadelics.com/2022/12/22/7-best-cannabis-accessory-gifts-this-christmas/ Cannabis is an ever-changing industry with new exciting products arriving every week. Whether it is smokable flower, vape carts, gummies, disposables, dabs, tinctures or a new type of edibles, your options are endless as there are so many great products to choose from. Recently, with the latest introduction of live-resin THCA products (THCA carts, disposables, flowers and diamonds), we have entered a new stage: premium cannabis products sold freely online all over the united states, even in places where THC isn’t legal yet… To understand How is that even possible, we need to look into what exactly is THCA and how does it converts into Delta-9 THC. THCA is the precursor to Delta-9 THC and in its natural state isn’t psychoactive at all. However, when THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is heated, it converts into Delta-9 THC (the ‘regular’ cannabis we all love and use so often), so as a result, THCA products have the same strength and effects as regular THC products. In-fact, for the user, vaping THCA carts feels exactly the same like vaping cannabis. Same for smoking THCA flower, which feels like smoking cannabis. That’s why THCA products (even the ones sold online) such as THCA carts, disposables, flower and diamonds, are extremely potent products, compared equally to Delta 9 products. Recently, with the new popularity of live-resin products, we been introduced to live-resin premium THCA products and they have become the latest top-selling product everyone is buying. Whether it is high-THCA carts, discreet disposables, high-potency THCA diamonds or even THCA flower, this is what people are looking to buy this Christmas and this is what you need to try next! However, finding good live-resin THCA products isn’t easy, so that’s why we have created the list of the best products, below. The Best Live-Resin THCA Carts, Disposables, Flower and DiamondsTo help you save money on premium THCA products, such as THCA carts, disposables, flower and diamonds, we have created a short-list of the best ones you can buy online. Whenever a discount is possible, we have included the relevant coupon code. Make sure to use it, as it allows you to save big on these top-selling products. As always, the best deals on premium products are reserved to the readers of our newsletter, so subscribe here or use the sign-in form below. Want to get our daily news updates?
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