[Hygge] is one of the most popular words in Europe and the United States in 2016, it comes from Denmark and can be transliterated as "Hu ga". It seems difficult to understand what the word means just by looking at it. It describes a comfortable atmosphere with a certain sense of ritual for life, containing a magical healing power that makes people feel natural, relaxed and happy. It resembles the petty bourgeoisie state pursued domestically, but Hygge is more egotistical and focused on the comforts of its own life.
The word comes from Denmark and doesn't sound surprising at all. Denmark has always been one of the happiest countries in the world, a representative of the Nordic comfort style of the Nordic countries. Hygge is an integral part of the danish spiritual life. Simplicity, non-bravado and informality are all manifestations of hygge. Hygge includes these qualities, but it doesn't stop there. It can be a great time spent with family and friends for a small weekend party, or going to the countryside to show off your energy, or wrapping yourself in a blanket and drinking coffee, watching movies and listening to music.
Hygge is not specific, but it can refer to all the good things and the atmosphere they create. I can say to my friends that I had a very Hygge weekend; you're a very Hygge person; this place is hygge. Hygge may be a belief in the Danes, somewhat in line with the ingenuity of the Japanese. The pursuit of refinement in life, through the utensils to transform life, so as to promote the dual comfort of body and mind. The most admired utensils in Hygge are coffee, ceramic tableware, wooden tableware, geometric patterns, chandeliers, candles, pure light textiles and much more. It is a way of life where utensils and minds are synchronized and renewed to adapt to each other.
The popularity of any style will always accompany books. Hygge is no exception, so far, Europe and the United States have published more than twenty books about [Hygge]. One of the most iconic is probably This Little Book of Hygge. The book, already a New York Times bestseller, is about this Hygge lifestyle, offering advice and ideas for integrating Hygge into your life.
Like what:
Get comfy. Take a break.
Be here now. Turn off the phones.
Turn down the lights. Bring out the candles.
Build relationships. Spend time with your tribe.
Give yourself a break from the demands of healthy living. Cake is most definitely Hygge.
Live life today, like there is no coffee tomorrow.（过好当下）
The pursuit of this lifestyle is largely about turning everyday activities such as making coffee and eating dinner into a routine and ritual, and making ordinary things special or meaningful. That is, put aside complex techniques and do simple things like lighting candles, buying flowers, or making a cup of authentic tea in a porcelain cup.
The Way the Danes live has a lot to do with their geographical location. Denmark is located at 55 degrees north latitude, close to the Arctic Circle, this cold country has nearly 17 hours of dark nights in winter, and always immersing itself in darkness will have a great negative impact on the psychology of ordinary people. Hence the Hygge. It makes the daily life of the Danes easy and fun, positive and upward. The root of Hygge is actually derived from Norway, and the original meaning is very similar to "happiness". Introduced to Denmark in the 18th century, it became an integral part of Danish culture and identity.
One weekend, we agreed on a special hygge time. Bring our friends to the house and sit around the fluffy sofas on the balcony, with a bottle of red wine and a few bottles of white beer on the round table, accompanied by freshly baked bread, and a particularly great chocolate sauce muffin. After the snack meal, we went out for a walk for an hour or two and then came back to prepare dinner. This is the standard for hygge living.