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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, good company, and, of course, amazing food. For cannabis enthusiasts, it’s also the perfect opportunity to blend your love of herb with holiday traditions.
Enter Danksgiving: a cannabis-inspired Thanksgiving celebration where infused food, activities, and gratitude take center stage.
Danksgiving is Thanksgiving with a cannabis twist. It's all about combining the holiday spirit — gratitude, togetherness, and indulgence — with cannabis culture.
From infused recipes to creative traditions, Danksgiving is a way to elevate your celebration and bond with like-minded friends and family.
The best part? There’s no one “right” way to celebrate — the day can be as mellow or as festive as you like.
As cannabis moves into the mainstream, a “stoner Thanksgiving” doesn’t have to be a lonely affair. More and more, people are openly celebrating with friends and family.
Here are some ways to have a happy Thanksgiving with weed:
Host a Cannabis Dinner Party: Gather your cannabis-friendly or cannabis-curious crew and invite them to bring their favorite infused dishes for a weed Thanksgiving potluck or show off your cooking skills and take on the whole meal.
Pro tip: Have some non-infused dishes available for balance and consider offering low-dose options for newer consumers.
Set up an Infused Game Night: Break out weed-inspired board games like Puff Puff Pass or create a trivia quiz with questions about cannabis history and culture. Combine snacks, laughter, and a few infused treats for a night your guests won’t forget.
Take an Elevated Nature Walk: After indulging in your feast, head outside for fresh air, fall foliage, and share your Thanksgiving weed or CBD with friends and family. (Personally, an after-meal walk is my favorite holiday tradition. Especially with my pups!)
Not sure what to make for Danksgiving? Don’t worry — the Green Bee Life team rounded up these mouthwatering CBD and marijuana Thanksgiving recipes to inspire your menu!
Before making any cannabis-infused recipes, it’s essential to decarboxylate your flower. That just means you need to roast your weed at a low temperature to activate the cannabinoids.
Read: How to Decarb Weed: Using Your Oven for Cannabis Decarboxylation
Scotchy scotch scotch! That’s the second secret ingredient in this next-level latte — after cannabis of course. The infused scotch should be prepared at least two days in advance. Like many holiday recipes, it’s worth the dash of patience!
If you’re like me and prefer your drinks with none of the buzz but all the flavor, this CBD mocktail is just what the designated driver ordered. Made with HOLISTIK Wellness CBD Drink mixes, it couldn’t be easier to stir up, and it delivers a dose of fast-acting nano CBD to bring on the chill vibes.
Nothing says “festive” like a glass of homemade eggnog! Making infused nog is fast and easy, and it can be prepared in advance, which I find makes it perfect for hosting. My version of weed-infused eggnog trades rum for cannabis and uses weed-infused honey for natural sweetness, and it can be customized with CBD or THC — or include no cannabis at all!
This recipe is chock full of the usual ingredients for the typical green bean casserole like the crunchy French onions, the mushroom sauce, and of course the green beans. There are a few twists to this recipe for infusing cannabis into the dish. One of the most delicious ways is through bacon fat, but you can also use healthier fat sources such as olive oil.
Bringing the perfect mix of savory and sweet flavors together, this stuffing recipe has a great deal to offer. At first glance, you might not think that this dish of delicious stuffing would have any psychoactive effects. Throughout the breadcrumbs, dried fruit, and other ingredients, cannabis oil is soaked into every bite!
The important thing to remember with this recipe is to make the cannabutter ahead of time because you'll need a good amount for your bird's brine and marinade plus multiple hours to cook the turkey. The ingredients used for the marinade are fairly basic and full of flavor but you'll probably notice a stronger taste of cannabis when you take your first bite.
Classic cranberry sauce gets a green twist for a Thanksgiving cannabis side dish you’re sure not to forget! A healthy splash of infused bourbon gives the sauce a kick in more ways than one. The alcohol cooks off, leaving behind a flavorful sauce that blends nicely with the aromatics of cannabis and cranberries.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, give thanks, savor good food, create lasting memories, and connect— with cannabis, Thanksgiving can be even more special.
As with any cannabis gathering, remember to consume responsibly, label infused dishes with milligrams of THC or CBD per serving, specify what a serving size is, and offer non-infused options for guests.
Most importantly, focus on the spirit of togetherness that makes Thanksgiving so meaningful. That’s the real secret to a happy Danksgiving!
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