3 things to know about Hygge time

Hygge is a Danish word of Norwegian origin. According to the dictionary:

A quality of cosiness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)

‘why not follow the Danish example and bring more hygge into your daily life?’

as modifier ‘count on candlelight—almost a requirement for that special hygge experience’

Hygge has become popular over here in the UK. Whether we have quite got it is yet to be decided. For some folk it’s just another of those fancy trends that catch on for a while before disappearing. I’m not so sure. It has lots of appeal for anyone who is stressed out by everyday life, the over-whelming consumerism (what with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday who isn’t all Amazoned out!) and the onslaught of digital information spewing forth from every possible direction.

For me, it harks back to the days when we wanted nothing more than snuggling up to a loved one, slippers on, blanket across the legs, a roaring log (or coal) fire casting it’s warmth across the room and sipping a hot choclate whilst we listen to some favourite LP. yes, those days did exist because that is what my life was like, before mobile phones, computers, 2000 TV channels and to watch a new film you had to go to an actual cinema!

So, in conclusion, here are 3 things to know about Hygge:

1. It is pronounced 'hooga’
2. It translates roughly to "cosiness,” but has a much deeper meaning
3. The high season of hygge is Christmas. Danes are pretty secular but when it comes to religious holidays, they pull out the stops.

So, there are just 3 things you may not have known about Hygge.... to learn more why not visit the official site here.