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Hygge
In preparation for my trip to Denmark this weekend, where I’ll be staying with Duke friends (Langley and Ashley) in Copenhagen and then visiting EWH friends (Jens and Ulrik) in Aalborg, I’ve been catching up on Langley’s blog. In doing so, I discovered the Danish word “hygge,” which definitely deserves its own post.
According to Langs:
“Hygge (naturally pronounced “Hue-gah-lee”) is a word that basically translates best into “being cozy and comfortable, with friends, all bundled up and staring at a candle, with a hot drink in your hand”. There are also noun, verb and adverb forms of this wonderfully Danish word. It truly is incredibly evident in the culture, though, and can be best seen in the candles on every table at every restaurant, and the Danes tendency to cuddle up and talk slowly and sit for hours, completely content. Needless to say, we try to be hyggelit at all possible opportunities.”
How perfect!!! I can’t wait to go to the country that gives this concept its own word, and emphasizes it in their culture. As a girl who is always teased for using the word “cute” 100 times a day and obsessing over winter, Christmas, and coziness, I obviously can’t wait to embrace all things hygge!
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