If you haven’t already heard, that time when you and your cousins step outside to smoke weed on Thanksgiving and Christmas now has a cultural name: the “cousin walk.”

Like many trends, the phrase spread through memes and started popping up around 2020. When the mainstream media caught wind of it, the cousin walk—the most celebrated family sesh—was christened with an official title. The benefits of this activity are threefold: step outside to get some air; bond with those family members who also enjoy the finer flowers of life; and make room for dessert.

The truth is, weed can bring people together. While smoking it with family members is still considered a bit of a taboo, places with cannabis sales that are open to adults are pushing normalization forward. The cousin walk doesn’t have to be a secret code anymore.

As more and more people come clean with their desire to enjoy a life-affirming plant, it becomes more socially acceptable. And with so many different forms of cannabis, the day when we might see grandma sipping a cannabis-infused beverage at the holiday table doesn't feel that far away.

How To Prepare For the Cousin Walk

Sneak out if you must, but also make sure to be prepared.

Small pre-rolls like Pure Beauty Babies are a great item for a quick getaway. You definitely want to have something already rolled up, and these can be shared for a speedy smoke or rationed out to all for a true celebration that starts with a group pre-roll cheers. Vapes are also a smart choice for those who are concerned about being gone so long that the squares in the family start to get suspicious.

Show off with a fan favorite like Alien Labs and let your family know that your love of cannabis isn’t isolated to special occasions. Or, roll up some Cam beforehand and let them know how much they mean to you.

And if you want to win the award for the most on-brand cannabis-loving cousin in the family, pack up your supplies in the Cousin Walk stash book. This highly coveted Getaway Bag drop happens to come with plenty of product, meaning you’ll have enough to please the whole gang.

A Walk To Remember

Bonding time with family is special and sweeter when cannabis helps you loosen the wheel of control and go with the flow. Maybe you’ll smile through those political discussions you really shouldn’t get heated about anyway. Maybe you’ll decide to skip the red wine and feel great the next day.

With weed as a part of your holiday celebrations, the atmosphere gets just that much more jolly and bright. This year, think about inviting out a few other people in the family who might be interested in partaking in pot, or at least won’t judge you for doing so yourself. People love to feel in on secrets that still feel like breaking the rules, and you might discover that you have more in common with your family than ever before.

When it comes to shared rituals, like enjoying a family meal over the holidays, the cousin walk will always hold a special place in our hearts.