By Rebecca Olmos | TheCannifornian.com Correspondent

Green Wednesday has become one of the biggest retail holidays in the cannabis industry. It is acknowledged the day before Thanksgiving in the United States, right before two other major retail holidays, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2020, sales of cannabis on Green Wednesday surpassed Black Friday cannabis sales for the first time, according to an Eaze Report.

Why?

There are sure to be more than a few answers as to why cannabis has become a necessity for consumers during the winter festivities.

Dispensaries are usually closed for the holiday, and regulars have to get their usual supplies before they close on Wednesday. Many people are also visiting from out of town, which might mean they have to leave their stash at home and grab a little something for their weekend away. The holidays are also a notoriously stressful time and cannabis is known to relieve any stress or anxiety. On the flip side, cannabis is also great to enjoy with the people you love, plus it can help increase your appetite for your holiday meal.

How much money do cannabis sales make during Thanksgiving weekend?

Green Market Report showed that combined retail cannabis stores made approximately 238 million dollars over the holiday weekend in 2020. This is an increase of sales on Green Wednesday by 80 percent from the previous year.

Plan ahead for sales and crowds Make sure you schedule a trip to the dispensary as part of your pre-holiday to-do list. Wait times might be longer than usual due to the increased streams of people. Some dispensaries offer preview sales before Green Wednesday to help customers beat the crowds. Like other big retail holidays, there will be lots of deals! Keep an eye out for marked-down prices on your favorite infused items.

By Rebecca Victoria Olmos

July 10 is also known as 7/10, a cannabis holiday dedicated to concentrates.  It is the second most celebrated day for canna-sseurs, right after the ever so popular 4/20. 7/10 upside down spells OIL, which is a term that is interchangeable with dabs, wax, concentrates, or extracts.

There are a few different ways to consume concentrates. You can add them to your joints, blunts, or top your bowl off with them. Vape cartridges also contain concentrates, which are popular ways to consume them because of their discreetness and limited smell. However, the most popular way to enjoy extracts is to dab them.

So let’s learn to dab! It can be a little overwhelming, but once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s a great way to get a potent, flavorful smoke.

You’ll Need:

• A torch: Like for crème brulee. You’ll use this to heat your nail.
• A rig: it’s like a bong, but for dabs.
• A nail: you’ll use your torch to heat this and place your extract here.
• A dab tool or dabber: You’ll need this to scoop the concentrates from their original container into the nail.
• Concentrates: Choose a strain or flavor that suits the vibe you’re trying to catch.

Optional:

• Carb cap: This helps regulate airflow

How to:

1. Spark the torch and aim it directly at the nail. Most people wait till the nail turns red. You need it to be hot enough to melt the concentrate.
2. Turn off the torch.
3. Wait about 45 seconds.
4. Use the dab tool to place the concentrate of choice into the nail. Since you’re a beginner dabber, a small amount will do. Remember, start low and go slow. If you got yourself a carb cap, you could place this on the nail at this time.
5. Inhale and enjoy!
6. It’s good stoner etiquette to clean the nail after each dab session.

See, it’s not as intimidating as the torch makes it look. Happy 7/10 and happy dabbing!