As More Americans Choose Marijuana Over Alcohol, Mainstream Media Notices The 'Cousin Walk' Thanksgiving Tradition

As More Americans Choose Marijuana Over Alcohol, Mainstream Media Notices The 'Cousin Walk' Thanksgiving Tradition

For the cannabis community, a Thanksgiving “cousin walk”—an annual outing where younger adults take a break and share a joint before the holiday feast—has been around for years. But if you get your news from some in the mainstream media, you might assume it’s a new trend. That the stoner tradition is finally reaching the pages of outlets like The Wall Street Journal this season is one of the latest examples of how marijuana culture is being norm…

What is the Thanksgiving 'Cousin Walk'?

Source: Marti Rossello Garrido / Getty What is the Thanksgiving ‘Cousin Walk’? The “cousin walk” has become a quirky Thanksgiving tradition, blending family bonding with a modern twist. While it may sound like a simple stroll, this trend often involves young adult family members stepping outside for a cannabis break before or after the big meal. The tradition, which has gained popularity in recent years, is seen as a way to manage holiday stress…

As More Americans Choose Marijuana Over Alcohol, Mainstream Media Notices The ‘Cousin Walk’ Thanksgiving Tradition

For the cannabis community, a Thanksgiving "cousin walk"-an annual outing where younger adults take a break and share a joint before the holiday feast-has been around for years. But if you get your news from some in the mainstream media, you might assume it's a new trend. That the stoner tradition is finally reaching the pages of outlets like The Wall Street Journal this season is one of the latest examples of how marijuana culture is being norm…

Puff Puff Pass: The unofficial holiday tradition of the "Cousin Walk" is gaining steam

Leaving a family gathering to go outside for some "fresh air" isn't a new tradition. For as long as there has been tobacco, this has been a code word for having a cigarette. Now there's a new term with a modern spin on the tradition, being dubbed The " Cousin Walk." It entails a family member or "cousin" heading to smoke cannabis, under the guise of running an errand, such as getting more ice or walking the dog. They typically take a "walk" shor…