Hygge (pronounce hoo-gah) could be the Danish antidote to our frigid, lake effect prone, Michiana winters. Hygge has become popular worldwide and for good reason. Put simply hygge means “cozy”. Hygge is setting up your surroundings into an atmosphere that you and others actually what to hang out in. It’s a big smack in the “winter blues” face. Yes, it’s really about your health.
Things considered classically hygge are as follows:
- The warm glow of candles
- Huggable throw blankets
- Simplistic decor
- Time with a good book
- Delicious food in moderation
- Get togethers, lively or intimate
- Meaningful conversation
The Danes also have another weapon to battle long winters that we can borrow. It’s found in their saying, “There’s no such thing as bad weather only inadequate clothing”. Get out and do and have your hygee oasis waiting for you on your return. Essentially, get your bodies moving, shift your mindset and make your home an abode.
