“Americans are flocking to social media or hanging out with their best “buds” in public spaces Wednesday to celebrate 420 — an unofficial holiday dedicated to celebrating and smoking marijuana.
“But what is 420 Day and where did it originate?
“According to National Day Calendar, 420 Day is celebrated every year on April 20, where cannabis producers, consumers and advocates celebrate and smoke marijuana.
“”Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses,” the company wrote.
“While federal law in the United States still classifies cannabis as illegal, many states have legalized the substance for medicinal or recreational use — or both.”
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