420

The term originated from a group of teenagers at San Rafael High School in San Rafael, California, United States in 1971. The teens would meet after school at 4:20 p.m. to smoke marijuana at the Louis Pasteur statue.

According to an April 2009 article on the The Huffington Post, the group called itself the Waldos because its members hung out by a wall after school. Writer Ryan Grim, citing interviews with anonymous Waldos, claims that the group met by the statue at 4:20 p.m. to begin a search for a crop of unguarded cannabis growing near Point Reyes that they had heard about. They never found the stash, Grim writes, but smoked plenty of marijuana while looking for it.

April 20 ("4/20" in U.S. date notation) has evolved into a counterculture holiday, where people gather to celebrate and consume cannabis. In some locations this celebration coincides with Earth Week. At events in the United States, it is common to hear about Abraham Lincoln, one of many American politicians known for past use of cannabis, who wrote that one of his "favorite things" was "smoking a pipe of sweet hemp". Some events may have a political nature to them, advocating for the decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States.

In honor of 4/20 (April 20) you will send a fabulous hippie letter to your partner and some gifts related to the 70's/cannabis culture/peace/love. You must be an open minded, non judgemental, free spirited, earth loving, creative individual to join. Possible items to include:

For sure include a decent length letter (are you a hippie, were your parents hippies, whats your favorite 70's music, do you like 70's fashion, legalize or not, share stories, etc) (Feel free to touch base on other 420 events: it's also Hitlers Birthday and the date of the Columbine School masacre. But this is NOT the main point of the swap)

Bandanas

70's Music

Peace Signs

Tye Dye Fabric

Gems/Stones

Pouches

Send something you really think your partner will enjoy. Must have a good rating to join and filled out profile.