Hygge

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Hygge


Question # 1 What are examples of hygge?


Wearing hand knit socks.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/22/hygge-conspiracy-denmark-cosiness-trend http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/10/07/what_is_hygge_the_danish_concept_of_coziness_that_basically_means_candlelit.html


Lighting candles.

http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21707984-why-do-so-many-foreigners-want-copy-denmark-cocoa-candlelight http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/what-is-hygge-collins-word-of-the-year-danish-lifestyle-trend-brexit-a7395206.html http://www.thedebrief.co.uk/things-to-do/home/what-is-meaning-hygge-danish-20161065146


Making a cup of coffee.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/what-is-hygge-collins-word-of-the-year-danish-lifestyle-trend-brexit-a7395206.html


Stroking a dog http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34345791


http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34345791

Having dinner with good friends


Question # 2 What does hygge mean?


Hygge means cosiness.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34345791 http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/homes-and-interiors/what-does-hygge-mean-and-how-do-you-pronounce-it-295161 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/22/hygge-conspiracy-denmark-cosiness-trend


Hygge comes from Old English and Old Norse, the language the Vikings used for communicating. Hygge is the feeling of coming inside after a long day of being outside in the cold.

http://theconversation.com/the-danish-concept-of-hygge-and-why-its-their-latest-successful-export-67268 http://www.thedebrief.co.uk/things-to-do/home/what-is-meaning-hygge-danish-20161065146


Hygge is being kind to yourself.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34345791 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/mood-and-mind/Danish-cosy-hygge-lifestyle-cosiness-winter-warmth-Nordic-Danes-Scandi-home-interiors/


Hygge is enjoying simple pleasures.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/22/hygge-conspiracy-denmark-cosiness-trend


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