Cannabis dispensaries across the United States reported one of their busiest days of the year on Wednesday, as Americans prepared not just for turkey and pie, but for what many now call "Green Wednesday", the fast-growing cannabis shopping day ahead of Thanksgiving.
At a dispensary in Silver Spring, Maryland, customers streamed in throughout the day, stocking up on edibles, pre-rolls and speciality products to share with family or enjoy during the long holiday weekend.
Staff said many shoppers were preparing for relaxed family gatherings, the traditional post-dinner walk, or simply hoping to unwind with visiting relatives.
E. Friday, a personal care specialist at the RISE dispensary, said the pattern had become familiar. "Cousins coming to town, family getting together, people needing to relax a little. You know how it goes," they said, as customers queued at the checkout, Washington Post reported.
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