
It's the season for blazing fireplaces, flickering candles, hot drinks, warm showers, woolen blankets, and maximum warmth. What exactly is peak coziness, you might wonder? Peak Coziness is not only a feeling that can be experienced when the temperature drops but the feeling of contentment and well-being felt through doing the simple things in life. Or as the Danish people call it “Hygge”.
If you are enjoying the perfect cup of hot chocolate on a rainy day or snuggling up with a good book and a warm blanket. You have experienced “Hygge” without even knowing it. Hygge isn't a concept; it's a way of life, and we are in a never-ending quest to achieve it.
What freedom means to us Americans, Hygge means to the Danes, and it's one of the reasons they're known as the world's happiest people. But don't worry, I've compiled a list of what they do so you may learn more about this amazing way of life.