The Danish got it right. Think warm and cozy, fireplaces, hot tea, and oversized cashmere: Teach Me How to Hygge, because it’s time to embrace this Danish secret of happiness.
BY ALLISON GLESSNER
Summer is officially over and before the temperature drops and the snow starts falling, you should become well versed in this season’s great trend: Hygge. What is hygge you ask? Basically, it is when you relax, stay cozy and free your mind. So grab a cup of tea, your big comfy sweater and light some candles because hygge is coming and you do not want to miss out.
How do you pronounce hygge: hue-gah
Where did it come from? Denmark
What does it literally mean? Coziness. To make ordinary things extraordinary.
How can you partake? Channel what makes you happy and relaxed, then take time to enjoy and zen. Your go-to comfort food can’t hurt either.
A little history of hygge. The practice of hygge is what makes Denmark one of the world’s happiness countries. It helps relax the mind and bring peace and joy to people who practice it. Hygge has made its way to the United States this year and will be this season’s most practiced hobby.
Feel free to apply it to your lifestyle today.
-AG
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Applying this lifestyle to the all winter season long!