Hygge is about taking time away from the daily rush to be together with
people you care about - or even by yourself - to relax and enjoy life's
quieter pleasures. The word hygge dates back to around 1800, at least in
the meaning it has today. However, various definitions of hygge can be
traced back to the Middle Ages, where a similar Old Norse word meant
"protected from the outside world.
"Hygge is often about informal time together with family or close
friends. Typically, the setting is at home or another quiet location, or
perhaps a picnic during the summer months. It usually involves sharing a
meal and wine or beer, or hot chocolate and a bowl of candy if children
are included. There is no agenda. You celebrate the small joys of life, or
maybe discuss deeper topics. It is an opportunity to unwind and take
things slow.
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