Hygge: How to Keep Cozy the Scandinavian Way

If you’ve ever tried to pin down the Danish concept of hygge, you know it’s not the easiest thing to do. The term (which, it turns out, first appeared in the late 1700s) is a nebulous concept that can be best summed up as a physical and mental feeling of coziness, wellbeing, and general warmth. In Denmark, it’s a guiding life principle that applies as much to enjoying a glass of wine by the fire with a friend, as it does to the pleasure that comes from wrapping up in a favorite blanket or soaking in a bubble bath. And though the commitment to hygge applies year-round, it’s really around the holidays that the Danes ramp things up. So whether you’re into hygge as a noun or a verb (yes, both work), check out our favorite ways to get in the mood.

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