The Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Walk: A Smoky Tradition You Might Not Know About 🦃💨
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If you’ve ever heard someone say, “We’re going on a walk before dinner,” around Thanksgiving… they probably weren’t talking about getting fresh air.
Welcome to one of America’s most unofficial but most beloved modern traditions — the pre-Thanksgiving dinner smoke sesh walk.
The Origins: Where It All Started
This low-key ritual likely began decades ago as a secret escape from the chaos of the kitchen. Cousins, siblings, and old friends would slip outside “for a walk” before dinner, sharing a moment of calm (and a joint) before diving into turkey and family talk.
Over time, that coded phrase — “going for a walk” — became an inside joke across the country. With cannabis now legal in many states, what was once whispered is now proudly celebrated. Some families even plan it: playlists, portable vapes, and the perfect neighborhood route before the stuffing hits the table.
Why It Became a Thing
The Munchies + Thanksgiving = Perfect Combo
The timing couldn’t be better. A relaxed, hungry mindset before the feast? That’s the dream.
Stress Relief Before Family Chaos
Between travel, cooking, and family politics, Thanksgiving can be a lot. The walk offers a pre-meal reset button.
Tradition Meets Modern Vibes
What started as a discreet smoke break is now a shared cultural moment — bonding, laughing, and walking it off before digging in.
The One Problem: Dry Mouth
Anyone who’s been on that “walk” knows what comes next — the dreaded cotton mouth. You come back inside parched, lips dry, trying not to drink all the gravy before dinner even starts.
That’s exactly where Nokkomo Mints come in.
Born in San Diego, Nokkomo Mints were made for moments like these. Each fizzy mint activates instantly, hydrating your mouth and bringing back that clean, refreshed feeling right when you need it most. They’re sugar-free, non-GMO, and designed to replace the awkward sip-and-swallow dance that comes with dry mouth.
Pop one on your walk or right before you head back inside — it’s your pre-dinner refresh button.
Nokkomo x The Thanksgiving Walk: The Perfect Pair
Today, Nokkomo Mints have become part of the ritual itself. They’re the modern cousin’s secret weapon — the finishing touch to every pre-Thanksgiving sesh.
Fixes Cotton Mouth Instantly – Feel hydrated and clean before dinner.
Freshens Breath – Because Aunt Linda doesn’t need to smell the sesh.
Fizzy Flavor Boost – Strawberry, Lemon, Watermelon, and Passionfruit bring the perfect pop of freshness before that first bite of turkey.
Whether you’re walking through the neighborhood with your cousins, chilling in the backyard, or heading to “help set the table,” Nokkomo keeps the tradition fresh — literally.
A New Kind of Thanksgiving Tradition
The pre-dinner walk is no longer a secret — it’s a part of the culture. It’s about connection, laughter, and shared stories before the big meal.
And now, with Nokkomo Mints, the ritual has evolved. You can enjoy your sesh, refresh instantly, and walk back into dinner cool, composed, and cotton-mouth free.
So this Thanksgiving, when someone says, “We’re going on a walk before dinner,” grab your jacket, grab your mints, and embrace the tradition with a smile.
