The holiday season is officially here. As seasonal decor goes up and families gather, the fun but sometimes arduous task of shopping for gifts begins. More and more, people purchase presents that align with their values. Folks in California wanting to gift weed this year have a unique product to consider that just so happens to do good.
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The first-of-its-kind, limited edition gift box, dubbed the 12 Jays of Christmas, brings together the work of a dozen farms, allowing recipients to taste a full-spectrum of craft cannabis. The box is the perfect present for pot smokers or a host gift for a weed-friendly holiday party.
Sol Spirit Farm in Trinity County is one participant in the 12 Jays of Christmas. Founder Judi Nelson told GreenState the project is an example of farmers banding together to lift each other up while simultaneously introducing consumers to sustainable, sun-grown pot.
“Here in the Emerald Triangle, cannabis is a part of everyday life, and so is collaboration and supporting community,” Nelson said. “Many markets in California have limited access to craft cannabis from the Emerald Triangle, and many consumers may not have even seen 12 craft brands together in one place.
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Other participating farms include Moon Made, Farm Cut, Nasha, Talking Trees, Humboldt Nation, Most Wanted, Redwood Roots, That Good Good, Arcanna, Mendocino Natural, and Bigfoot Cannabis Co. Only 500 boxes are available– interested shoppers are encouraged to secure theirs now.
To reserve the 12 Jays of Christmas, make a $40 donation to the Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA). An invitation is then extended to one of four holiday “craft” fairs in California (located in either Humboldt, Sacramento, San Francisco, or Los Angeles), where the boxes can be purchased for $60, plus tax. The donation to HCGA will help support local craft farms, while the fairs will also feature handmade, artisan wares and limited edition swag.
“Part of normalizing cannabis is making it easy and fun to include it in your holiday gifting. Bring it to a holiday gathering instead of a bottle of wine, or keep it yourself to make your own holidays brighter. All of this really helps us move towards acceptance and makes a difference,” Nelson concluded.
