Word of the Day: Hygge
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Can you pronounce hygge?  | | Sunday, December 24, 2023 |
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| noun | 1. A quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). |
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 | | "We rented a cabin in the mountains to immerse ourselves in hygge for our anniversary weekend." | | "Nothing is more hygge to me than being under a warm blanket in front of a fire with my dog." | | "Some people experience seasonal depression in the winter, but I do all the things to bring on hygge instead." |
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 | | Danish, 1960s |
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 | | Get comfortable with this Danish word for "coziness." Elements of hygge include sweaters, couches piled with blankets, candlelight, a warm pastry — basically anything involved with a cozy winter day. This holiday season, light a fire, grab a cup of cocoa, and settle in for a night of hygge. Hygge started out as a Scandinavian way of life, embracing comfort and small pleasures. ... |  |
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