Surviving the Holidays While High
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We've all been there.
You take what is supposed to be a quick little hit before heading to the family holiday gathering. Just enough to take the edge off.
Then that turns into:
"Well, I should probably finish this bowl."
Which somehow becomes:
"Maybe one more bowl, but a lighter strain this time."
And before you know it, you're sitting in your parents' driveway clutching a vape pen, searching "how to stop being too high" while autocorrect desperately tries to save you from yourself.
Meanwhile, your entire family has apparently been watching this unfolding disaster through the living room window.
The good news? You're not the first person to accidentally arrive at Thanksgiving orbiting somewhere around Jupiter, and you certainly won't be the last. That's why your pals at Twisted Bee put together a few tips for surviving the holidays while high.
Stay Away From Edibles
We know.
This isn't what you wanted to hear.
Edibles are discreet, convenient, and require absolutely zero explanation when you're standing outside pretending to admire your dad's Christmas lights for twenty minutes.
But they're also responsible for more accidental overindulgence stories than just about any other cannabis product on Earth.
Think about it. How many times have you said:
"These edibles aren't doing anything."
Only to discover thirty minutes later that you have, in fact, become the couch?
Unless you're spending the holiday somewhere that fully embraces the "everyone is stoned and eating pie" lifestyle, it might be best to save the edibles for another day.
Find Your Fellow Stoner
Every family has one.
The cousin who always smells suspiciously herbal.
The aunt who suddenly became very interested in "CBD" a few years ago.
The uncle who spends an awful lot of time out in the garage.
Find them.
Even if they're not consuming that day, they're usually your safest ally. They've navigated family gatherings before. They understand the assignment.
More importantly, there is an unspoken code among cannabis enthusiasts:
We don't throw each other under the bus.
So if your eyes are a little red and you've somehow eaten half the cheese platter before dinner starts, chances are they're not going to announce it to the room.
Bring Some To Share
Cannabis legalization has come a long way.
Depending on where you live, there's a decent chance someone else at the gathering is already curious about it.
Now, we're not suggesting you walk into grandma's house like Santa Claus handing out pre-rolls.
But if the topic comes up and you're comfortable discussing it, sharing knowledge—or even products where legal—can lead to some surprisingly positive conversations.
Who knows?
Today's awkward cannabis discussion could become next year's family tradition.
Plan Your Escape Routes
Every holiday gathering eventually reaches a point where you need a break.
Maybe your aunt has started asking invasive life questions.
Maybe your cousin won't stop talking about cryptocurrency.
Maybe you've simply hit your social interaction limit for the day.
Whatever the reason, having a few escape options ready can be a lifesaver.
Take a walk.
Offer to grab something from the store.
Volunteer to help outside.
Fresh air, a change of scenery, and ten minutes away from holiday chaos can work wonders when you're feeling a little too elevated.
Hang Out With the Kids
Hear us out.
Kids are already operating on a completely different wavelength.
They're building blanket forts, inventing games with rules that make no sense, and asking questions that nobody can answer.
In other words, they're basically speaking the same language as a mildly stoned adult.
Playing board games, building Lego masterpieces, or helping with holiday crafts gives you something fun to focus on while keeping things lighthearted.
Just remember: entertaining kids is great.
Being responsible for them is a completely different conversation.
Clean Up After Yourself
Remember when you thought you were incredibly good at hiding things from your parents?
Yeah.
About that.
The holidays are not the time to leave behind rolling papers, vape cartridges, grinders, or suspiciously skunky jackets.
Family members have an almost supernatural ability to discover things you thought were hidden.
And if they don't know what they found, they'll Google it.
Trust us—you'd much rather explain cannabis to your parents directly than have them discover it through an internet rabbit hole at midnight.
A quick pocket check before heading home can save you a lot of future conversations.
Just Be Yourself
Here's the thing.
Cannabis isn't nearly as taboo as it used to be.
More people than ever understand that responsible cannabis consumers are just...people.
People with jobs.
People with families.
People who occasionally eat too many holiday cookies.
You don't need to make cannabis your entire personality, but you also don't need to act like you're hiding some dark secret.
If the topic comes up naturally and you're comfortable discussing it, have the conversation.
Some family members may agree with you.
Some may not.
That's okay.
The holidays aren't about winning debates. They're about spending time with the people you care about—even if some of them still think cannabis is exactly the same as it was portrayed in 1950s public service announcements.
At the end of the day, be respectful, be responsible, and maybe don't take that extra hit right before dinner.
Your future self will thank you.
Happy Holidays From Twisted Bee
Whether you're spending the season with family, friends, or simply enjoying some well-earned downtime, we hope your holidays are filled with good food, good company, and stress-free sessions.
And if you do accidentally get a little higher than planned?
Well...at least you'll have a funny story for next year. 😎
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