{"id":15348,"date":"2024-09-29T10:35:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T10:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/?p=15348"},"modified":"2026-10-26T16:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T16:49:11","slug":"what-is-the-420-well-explain-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is 420? We Explain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420 is <\/span><b>a term that has become a true symbol of cannabis culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it is and why it\u2019s so closely associated with marijuana, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Join me as we explore its origin, the meaning of April 20 (4\/20) and how this number <\/span><b>became a global symbol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. I promise it\u2019s more than just a curious number!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_420_y_por_que_se_utiliza\" >What is 420 and why is it used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFCual_es_el_origen_del_termino_420\" >What is the origin of the term 420?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFPor_que_el_numero_420_se_convirtio_en_un_simbolo_de_la_cultura_cannabica\" >Why did the number 420 become a symbol of cannabis culture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFQue_relacion_tiene_el_20_de_abril_con_la_marihuana\" >What is the relationship between April 20 and marijuana?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFComo_se_popularizo_el_420_en_la_cultura_cannabica\" >How did 420 become popular in the cannabis culture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_conexion_del_420_con_el_cultivo_de_marihuana\" >What is the 420 connection to marijuana cultivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFComo_se_celebran_las_festividades_del_420_alrededor_del_mundo\" >How are 4\/20 festivities celebrated around the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#%C2%BFPor_que_el_420_es_importante_en_la_lucha_por_la_legalizacion_de_la_marihuana\" >Why 420 is important in the fight for marijuana legalization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/que-es-el-420-aqui-te-explicamos\/#Tambien_te_puede_interesar\" >You may also be interested in<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_420_y_por_que_se_utiliza\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is 420 and why is it used?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420, also written as <\/span><b>4\/20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is <\/span><b>a term used to refer to marijuana use<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. But why that number in particular? The fact is that 420 <\/span><b>became a symbol of cannabis culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and a reference point for marijuana users. <\/span><b>Every April 20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, at <\/span><b>4:20 pm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, millions of people celebrate the day by smoking or consuming cannabis in different forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re someone who enjoys a good <\/span><b>joint or wants to try other ways of consuming marijuana, you can come to the Weed Club Cube Barcelona<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. All you need to do is <\/span><b>fill out the form <a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\">to become a member<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_el_origen_del_termino_420\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the origin of the term 420?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although there are many theories, <\/span><b>the origin of 420<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> dates back to the 1970s in California. It all started when a group of high school students, known as <\/span><b>\u201cthe Waldos\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, began using the term as a code word for their ritual search for a marijuana crop in Point Reyes. As the story goes, one of them <\/span><b>found a hand-drawn map<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> showing the location of the supposed plantation. Every afternoon, at <\/span><b>4:20 pm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, they met up to start the search.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_el_numero_420_se_convirtio_en_un_simbolo_de_la_cultura_cannabica\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did the number 420 become a symbol of cannabis culture?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over time, <\/span><b>420 became a symbol of cannabis culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> beyond the Waldos. The term began to spread through the local community, and it\u2019s said that <\/span><b>friends of their friends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> started using it until it eventually <\/span><b>caught on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_relacion_tiene_el_20_de_abril_con_la_marihuana\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the relationship between April 20 and marijuana?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">April 20, or 4\/20, <\/span><b>is considered the official marijuana day worldwide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This is because of the term\u2019s connection to the number 420 and its association with cannabis use. At <\/span><b>4:20 pm on April 20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, cannabis enthusiasts gather in parks, festivals and events to <\/span><b>celebrate this symbol of cannabis culture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15350\" src=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-300x171.webp\" alt=\"What is 420 Events\" width=\"896\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-eventos.webp 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_se_popularizo_el_420_en_la_cultura_cannabica\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did 420 become popular in the cannabis culture?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420 <\/span><b>started being used<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> outside California when <\/span><b>High Times magazine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, one of the most influential publications in the cannabis community, <\/span><b>mentioned the term for the first time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. From there, it spread around the world. It was thanks to event coverage and its place in popular culture that <\/span><b>420 became a global phenomenon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_la_conexion_del_420_con_el_cultivo_de_marihuana\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the 420 connection to marijuana cultivation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><b>420 is also associated with growing marijuana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as many growers use the number as a kind of code among peers. It\u2019s also common to hear stories of how 4\/20 <\/span><b>is celebrated as the day to <a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/advanced-methods-of-hydroponic-marijuana-growing\/\">plant new seeds<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, marking the start of the growing season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFComo_se_celebran_las_festividades_del_420_alrededor_del_mundo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are 4\/20 festivities celebrated around the world?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4\/20 is celebrated with <\/span><b>festivals, rallies and events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in different parts of the world, from California to Barcelona. In some countries, attendees <\/span><b>consume cannabis in public<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as a way to <\/span><b>protest and advocate for legalization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Some of the most famous celebrations take place in Colorado, Canada and Amsterdam. In Spain, however, using cannabis in public is penalized, so the responsible thing is to celebrate in a private space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re in Barcelona and want to join the celebration, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\"><b>become a member of the Weed Club Cube Barcelona by filling out the form<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and enjoy a safe, private environment for cannabis consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15353\" src=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-300x171.webp\" alt=\"What is 420 Legalization\" width=\"896\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/que-es-el-420-legalizacion.webp 1792w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_el_420_es_importante_en_la_lucha_por_la_legalizacion_de_la_marihuana\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why 420 is important in the fight for marijuana legalization?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420 has <\/span><b>become a symbol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of the fight for legalization. Every year, 4\/20 is used as a platform to draw attention to consumers\u2019 rights and the need for change in drug policy worldwide. For many, it\u2019s <\/span><b>more than a day of celebration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><b>it\u2019s a day of activism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">420 is <\/span><b>much more than a number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: it\u2019s <\/span><b>a symbol of freedom, resistance and celebration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. If you want to experience cannabis responsibly, we invite you to <\/span><b>join our club<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and be part of this community. All you have to do is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\"><b>click here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to become a member of the Weed Club Cube Barcelona and enjoy <\/span><b>a safe, private space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for marijuana consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- zpz-interlinking --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tambien_te_puede_interesar\"><\/span>You may also be interested in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/albino-marijuana\/\">Albino marijuana and its curiosities: Any benefits?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/discover-these-cannabis-culture-books\/\">Discover these books on cannabis culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/spannabis-barcelona-cannabis-culture-hub\/\">Spannabis Barcelona: Center of Cannabis Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Want to get to know us? Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/\">CUBE Barcelona<\/a>, see <a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/how-to-reach-the-club\/\">how to get to the club<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/become-a-member\/\">request your invitation<\/a>. Access for members aged 18 and over only.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/zpz-interlinking --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El 420 es un t\u00e9rmino que se ha convertido en todo un s\u00edmbolo de la cultura cann\u00e1bica. Si alguna vez te has preguntado qu\u00e9 es y por qu\u00e9 se asocia tanto con la marihuana, has llegado al lugar indicado. Acomp\u00e1\u00f1ame a explorar su origen, el significado del 20 de abril (4\/20) y c\u00f3mo este n\u00famero [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15349,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[93],"tags":[94,95],"class_list":["post-15348","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sobre-cannabis","tag-sobre-el-cannabis","tag-usos-del-cannabis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15348","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15348"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15348\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15349"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15348"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15348"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cubebcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15348"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}