Thanksgiving is time for food, family, and if you’re a cannabis consumer, fumes. Arguably, nearly nothing goes better with a Thanksgiving feast than marijuana. We gathered some of the top weed strains for each unique moment that the holiday brings.
6 Best Weed Strains for Thanksgiving
Headband: The best strain for watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Headband has a reputation for gluing its users to the couch. Many people say the cerebral effect almost feels like wearing a headband. The strain may create a spacey, trance-like, and euphoric effect. Headband is perfect for watching the giant balloons float down the streets of New York City. Ideal for those who don’t want to think, just enjoy. No thoughts, just vibes.
Acapulco Gold: The best strain for sneaking out with your cousins
This cannabis strain is good for people who want a little fiesta before the siesta. Originating from Acapulco, Mexico, Acapulco Gold is a heavenly strain of weed. Known for its euphoria-inducing, energizing effects, this strain is great for reviving your energy and preparing for the dinner ahead!
Blue Dream: The best strain for preparing all the side dishes
Blue Dream may have a soothing effect; it should relax you without knocking you completely out. After all, you have mac and cheese to bake, dough to knead, and cranberries to boil.
If you’re feeling grumpy about doing most of the Thanksgiving cooking, then this weed strain should help make it more fun and lift your mood. It’s perfect for getting in the zone and taking some of the stress away; that way if the turkey comes out a little dry, you don’t have a complete meltdown.
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Trainwreck: The best strain for putting up with family politics
Trainwreck has mysterious origins, much like the politics of your least favorite uncle. This strain is perfect for winning debates without losing your cool and handling anything else that gets thrown your way.
Are you getting bombarded with questions about your career and romantic life, then smacked with a comment about the dangers of feminism? This strain may slam your mind with invigoration and give you all the material you need to win any argument. Alternatively, if your goal is to disengage, then look to our last strain.
Granddaddy Purple: The best strain for eating as much as humanely possible
Granddaddy Purple is a strain that is known for its relaxing and appetite-inducing abilities. It’s often used by those who have a lack of appetite, so it’s perfect for smoking right before you stuff your face with as much turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie as you can. It’s also praised for its stress-reducing and insomnia-fighting effects, which are perfect for settling into your seat and enjoying every bite.
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Northern Lights: The best strain for passing out to holiday movies, post-meal
Northern Lights is one of the most famous and iconic indica strains in history. It was created by crossing Afghani with Thai landrace strains. Northern Lights may put you right to sleep, relieve your tummy ache, and relieve any post-holiday blues you might experience. It’s perfect for potentially treating any pain, stress, and depression so you can fully focus on watching Home Alone, again.