Hygge

There’s a Danish word that describes a feeling more than a thing: hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-gah’). It’s a well-known Danish concept — the subject of countless books, articles and conversations — and yet, many still struggle to define it. After living in Denmark for a few years now, I like to think I’ve got the idea figured out and I even like to distinguish between Winter Hygge  and Summer Hygge . At its core, hygge is referred to as the essence of coziness, warmth, and contentm