One image of Hygge... a fire in the fireplace
I just learned a new word from the Danish Culture with a meaning I want to incorporate into everyday life!
HYGGE (hue-gah)
Wikipedia describes this as:
“One of the fundamental aspects of Danish culture is hygge, which, although translated as coziness is more akin to tranquility. Hygge is a complete absence of anything annoying, irritating, or emotionally overwhelming, and the presence of and pleasure from comforting, gentle, and soothing things. Hygge is often associated with family and close friends. Christmas time when loved ones sit close together with candles lit on a cold rainy night is hygge, as is grilling a pølse (Danish sausage) on a long summer evening. These examples, although they do not precisely define hygge, can give an English speaker an idea of a deeply valued traditional concept of Danish culture.”
I have been going through some recent photos to find pictures that represent to me this concept of “Hygge.”
Feel free to visit my flickr set by clicking HERE.
Or click on the flickr gallery at the right on this page! (was having issues trying to embed a nice slide show w/ photo titles & such… I’ll work on that!)
A couple more images of “Hygge”:
Hygge: Silence and solitude
Hygge: A really great hat!
Hygge: the sight & sound of running water
Hygge: the company of family over a nice meal
I recommend noticing the hygge in your world & seeking it out daily! What hygge do you have in your world?
Starting with Me 