If you’ve ever wondered how those Scandinavian countries with long, cold winters (read: up to 17 hours of darkness a day for months on end) manage to be the happiest nations in the world, we have an answer for you.
It’s called hygge. Pronounced “hoo-gah,” this Danish expression is an attitude towards life that emphasizes seeking joy in the ordinary and finding pleasure in those tiny, everyday moments.
Rather than dread the wintertime, hygge is about celebrating coziness, warmth, and family and practicing mindfulness — and quite honestly, we love it.
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